I work at a petsmart and i try so hard to educate ppl on how big some of the fish really get. Often times we don't even sell appropriate sized tanks for Balas and other fish we sell. I agree with you, Bala sharks and other 12" fish shouldn't be sold at commerical pet stores. It's difficult to live in the reality of ppl buying something for the cool factor not the fact that it's a living thing that needs care, the only thing to really do is educate
I have 3 Bala shark, absolutely love them, such placid personalities, and get on with all my other fish. Luckily I have a 5 ft tank but they seem to have stopped growing at 6-7 inches at 2 years but no I wasn’t told their adult size when I bought them which is ridiculous.
First fish I bought was a little more than 12 years ago and was a 2.5” Bala Shark and started him off in a 170 gallon tank. Within the first week of getting him, I added 5 more Bala Sharks in with him, all of which were also about 2.5”. Also, added a striped Raphael catfish, 5-6 tiger barbs and a few other fish. I fed them everyday, 3 times a day, using a high quality flake and pellet food, as well as frozen options 3-4 times per week, such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. When they got to about 6” I added finely diced chicken/turkey livers to their diet. Well, the last of the 6 Bala Sharks just passed away about 2 months ago and measured 15.11 inches (38.4 cm). His girth was 8.8 inches (22.35 cm). He was the largest of the 6...
I have a 6' wide, 125 gallon tank. I've always kept Bala's in it. Once I had 8 of them. Got them as babies and the biggest one grew to 7 maybe 8" over several years. Most stayed about 6". They would chase across the tank... sometimes too fast and slam into the glass, killing themselves. So 8 became 4 or 5 over 10 years.
My biggest problem with a chain pet store selling them is that they don't tell you that you need to have more then just 1.... I used to get so frustrated with the Bala Shark because I loved the way they looked and how active they were. The first few times I had them, I only got 1 or 2 and I could never keep them alive for more then a year. Now after a few years and more research, I found out that they need to be in a school. I've got 3 massive ones now that I've grown out and they are doing great. When I got them the Petco store associate was like you don't need 3. But they school together and are healthy almost 2 years later.
Thanks for the video! We wanted to add a big pretty fish to our 36 gallon with a bunch of black tetras in it. I thought that fish grew to the tank size, we will make another choice. Thanks again!
I own Bala Sharks, and in my experience it depends on the fish’s personality, for example, let’s say you have a Bala shark that is very hyper and is non stop darting around the tank, you should definitely have a very large tank. But if your Bala Sharks are chill, you could manage with a large but not massive tank. My Bala Sharks are hyper, but also chill after a few mins of darting around the tank.
I've got 3 with 3 Oscars. I got them all at the same time. One is only about 3 inches long and the biggest is about 6 inches long. I feed mine shrimp pellets and they clean up the mess from the Oscar feedings too. I actually had them in a 55ga octagon until about a month ago when I got a 125g off Craigslist. Since I put them in the 6 foot tank, I swear they have all grown another inch! They are much happier in the long tank, they have never been able to swim full speed side to side in the other tank. They look like kids running and playing in the yard, it's awesome!! What I like best about them is their mouths. They always look like they're chattering at me.
That's something I wusnt told either when I baught 2 of them the only thing I got asked was "is it a tropical tank you have?" Thankfully I did do my research first just like any pet owner should do if they have no nolage of the pet there getting
im new with fish. i of course had goldfish and betta as a kid. but im 14 now and ive kept lots of animals. from scorpions to birds and snakes and rats. i now want to try aquariums, like keep a good looking healthy aquarium. my first fish i got for my tank was two adult red belly piranhas. now people say dont get piranhas because they arent really active, they are kinda boring or they arent the monsters from the movies. but i love predator fish so i dove right into the research on them, tank size, temp, tank mates, what to feed, everything, and i bought them. gorgeous fish ive had them quiet some time. recently there was an incident while i was gone and the female died. the male is still super healthy, and great shape. i recently got a 125 gallon tank and i didnt want my 11 inch pleco and my one piranha in there all alone, so i hooked up a deal with someone to get more fish. two silver dollars and a pleco, and a 10 inch bala shark. i knew that the piranha cant be in the tank with the bala so i moved him back over to the 45 gal. he is doing great. i now have lots of plecos and other fish in my tank, even some ghost shrimp and loachs. but i dont know what bala sharks eat, i know he eats bloodworms, brineshrimp, crustasions and anything small enough to fit in his mouth, but im worried because he hasnt eaten any of the food i put in there. i got some tropical pellets, the previous owner fed him that. but is there any sugestions? what to buy for him?
Okay I got a bala given to me just one and I recently bought another one but my first one has already become very jumpy he’s at least 8inches (I know they r known for that) but how can I help it I dont have a back ground but every time anyone walks past the tank ( it’s in basement ) he freaks and bangs into the side I feel so bad and want to help him
I was in southern thailand, Ban Tai resort. There was huge fish in a 30 gallon tank. Kept near the restaurant for customers to look at. The water was dirty for my taste, but the fish was healthy and very interactive. Not sure if you really need a big tank just to take care of one large fish. If raised in the same tank since a fry would it know any better?
Yes, you absolutely do need a large tank, even for a single large fish. The last part of your question is a little absurd. Just because the fish doesn't know any better, its internal biology will still make it grow too large for a small tank. It can only adapt so much.
So mine are about 8 inches and had them for 6 years. Love them and still have the space for them. Do they continue growing till they die or are mine now fully grown? I see that I commented a few years ago lol about the same question....am still asking so I guess I better find out somewhere else 😅
Yes you are right i had a paco in a 125 gallon tank and it was small for him even though my tank was 72 inches long my fish had a hard time swimming in it he was the size of a 15in speaker couldn't turn around really well in the tank he die later on !
I have 5 ballas in 75 gallons take since march they slowly double in size...my first ballas grow to over 10 inches in over a 5 year span so from my experience how you manage or take care of them you wont actually have to worry about getting a bigger tank unless your pushing for the massive size.
I have a question? I have a 50 gallon tank and I want to put sharks but when I watch the video I don't think I can put more than one? I would like to know what kind of fish can be put with sharks. Thank you
I have a 8-9 inch Bala and it outlasted every other fish. I tried to put other fish in there, but this big fish just isn't having that. What kind of algae eater can I put in there with it?
Yesterday I just bought a tiny silver shark and I thought it would grow, but not to big as the shopkeeper said, now I’m trying to learn how to take care of my fish now and in my house we can’t really fit tanks so this was a suprise so I was also wondering can we set it out?
Hi I love your knowledge I've been given a tank with 4 bala shark in one red tail shark and two plecos I've uploaded a video if you can view it you will get an idea I want to improve it to improve my fish life so could you advise me thanks
My opinion is that they can be sold, but should not be sold in large pet shops where most of the people buying from there have no idea they have a 1 foot fish in their 40 gal. Like the other large fish, if they are kept properly (150 gallon minimum in my opinion), they can live perfectly happily.
I’m 15 and I have two balla sharks in a 10 gallon tank...right now there small and watching videos I’m not sure on what to do...please give me suggestions
Hello I used to have a big 8ft long saltwater aquarium and had lots of big fish and I sold it 6 years ago and I'm looking to getting back into it and I was wondering do you think I could house 1 or 2 smaller bala sharks in a 4 or 5 ft tank ??
My tank is a 50 gal under gravel filter octagon 12" - 14" wide by 6' tall the 1st time i set up my tank and my bala, black ghost, a convict, and 3 other fish that grew living well with each other but the bala shark only grew to 6" to 7" that's it. This time I had the tank set up with the air pump going for over a week. Buy my B. Shark is acting strange swimming upside down sideways is there enough air ? The other 3 fish seem to act ok....? What do you think is wrong with him?
I got Bala sharks because they get big And I wanted and actual shark but that’s cruel 😂😂 planing on getting a 120g for 2 sharks with no other tank mates but they are only 2inches atm so I have them in a 75gallon
I bought four of them this week, but then I have a tropical pond, so the size is not a problem... in fact I checked it out before I bought them and knew that they can grow big...
Bala shark are extreme jumpy you most move slow while work in the tank or they all over the place. Like them have them for almost 5 years its good size on them now but i want to switch to rainbow fish they not so jumpy and am ready try something new..
My dad had a pacu, n even at 9, i knew it was too big for its tank. It stayed in like a damn 40 gallon. Now that i think about it, many of my family whi had fish had tanks too small for them. Im the only one doing things the right way n people looking at me crazy. I have 4 red blood parrots, 1 gold severum, n 1 oscar in a 125 gallon.
I take care of the fish tank we have at work. In about 2 years ago the manager bought 3 bala sharks and three red tail shark among other fish to put in the 75 gallon tank. When I asked her if she realized how big they will get her reply was they will be okay in a 75 gallon tank it's big enough. I just had to shake my head. They are all between 5 and 6 in Long currently. We are just playing the game of wait-and-see. Also another point I would like to make two one of the things you said. I do not think that people realize how many offers of oversized fish that zoos get. Although the zoo's may have bigger aquarium's for their exhibits they can still only accept so many fish. so more than likely your donation will be refused. Just sayin'.
I want a huge in ground pool so i can have some arapaima, i think its good they sell these fish but the max size should be listed right next to the name. I mean you can buy banded cats and banded cat eggs for next to nothing and iv seen those in 50gal reef tanks so people are going to do whatever they want sadly. I'm over here wondering if my feeders have enough swimming space, healthy food makes healthy fish.
I would say that people should only buy them if they have at least a 4ft tank 60 gallons, knowing they have a place to put it when it gets bigger. Great video
I bought a Bala shark 2 years ago and he is still only about 3 inches long and I’m keeping him in a 20 gal tank. I realize this is exactly what you’re talking about in terms of it should have never been sold to me. You mentioned that they can grow 11 inches in a year... I’m now worried that he’s stunted and that his internal organs are messed up. If I give him away (there’s a local shop that may be able to take him) is he doomed?
Hopefully you see this. What happened? I literally just bought 2 bala shark's and I told him i have a 20 gallon tank. I asked to these get big he said no they won't grow bigger because they are in a 20 gallon tank. So annoyed. Would love to know if they are still around and okay. Thanks!
oh man. i want to keep some silver sharks soo bad. i just don’t have any room or money for a 400-gallon tank, and i’m not keeping fish that i can’t have, even if i really want to. i’ll stick with my neon tetras and betta, they’re beautiful. i’ll admire my dream fish from afar.
While it belongs to the same family as minnows that family also includes carp, barbs, and barbels. And the Bala Shark falls within the barb sub-family (barbinea), and not the minnow sub-family (leuciscinae)
im new to fish keeping, i just got a 75 gallon to start. while im starting the tank cycle im learning so much. im glad i saw this video because the 1st thing i was going to put in there was 3 bala sharks.. i know there not sharks. but they are sweet fish. Is there a normal thing to do when ur fish gets too big? is donating it to the zoo actually a thing? That's a valid question since there one of the most commonly sold fish in pet stores. What happens to all those fish? i mean, im sure my 75 could hold them for a while. lol
Most zoos or aquariums would not take them. Sadly, when bought in stores and kept in tanks that are too small, their growth gets stunted, and they die much sooner than normal. So yes they are bought very commonly, and most of them all die.
Just started with a 75 gallon. Awesome! I’ve been doing fish keeping for 2 years and all I have rn is a 20g and a 5g and I’m moving up to a 55-60gallon
True but also laws in society for humans are different from other countries or states so I Mean we are in a no win situation as it is I believe for humans it’s called quality of life same go’s for the fish a 8ft is optimal anyone can buy them and throw them in a 55Gallon is it animal cruelty? Well that’s debatable same go’s for humans
Personally I believe that the bala shark is still possible to keep however I think some fish like red tail catfish are just overkill and you would need a 1000+ gallon tank and let’s be honest none of us have that kind of tank but I think things such as bala sharks and tinfoil barbs stuff like that is all good but things like pacu and arowana shouldn’t be sold
bala sharks do fine in 400+ gallon tanks in shoals of five or more(if you’re doing more than five, definitely go with 500+ gallons). they’re definitely doable as pet fish, and besides keeping water temps warm are easy to take care of. they just need a lotta space.
My favorite animal is a great white shark and I know that bala sharks are minnows and I have one in a 10 gallon and I know it's to small but I will get a 20 gallon tall in the summer if I don't get it I will give it to a local fish store by me so then it has a bigger tank
I have a lot of the larger fish that most people say shouldnt be sold (2 redtail cats, bala sharks, ocars, tinfoil barbs, arowana) The main thing is the pet stores. They have the size that the fish gets to and all, but they never really go into depth about the tank needs of the fish. So you have a lot of these beautiful large fish being sold without the owners knowing the proper housing they will need for them. On top of that others know how big the fish gets and how much room it needs and say they'll get a larger tank when the time comes. Issue being is the price of tanks. Many people still don't know that they can easily make a tank with viewing ports for about 40 cents a gallon which can also solve this issue. If you are one of these people that has a fish that will be too large for your tank as it grows, check out The King of DIY, and search for his vids on diy tanks.
I was thinking of getting an adult, this dude wanted to give it away because it had gotten too big. I could just put him in my 60gallon tank with my two huge oscars. My oscars are super chill with one another, idk what will happen with another fish of a different species. The bala shark is also really big, almost as big as my oscars.
I love big fish. But I live in an apartment so a 20 gallon is as far as I can get. I researched all my fish I put in my aquariums to make sure they will live there best life. Bala sharks are on of my favorite fish. They are beautiful but I admire them in videos only because I don't have a way to keep them myself. Perfect example of a new fish keeper I know had bought a 20 gallon tall tank and bought 5 silver dollars, 5 angel fish, 2 cichlids, and a pleocstomus . The person wondered why the died as they got bigger 🤦 . The situation is now the person has two silver dollars and asked a friend , a long time fish keeper to take them because they are the only ones left alive and cleaning the tank is not high their priority list. 🤦 So now the friend that is caring for them only has a standard 20 gallon to keep them in. The friend feels bad for the fish but the owner will be taking them back when it's convenient for them. These fish are getting bigger as the months go by . They can grow to 6 to 8 inches. Poor things they are very fast swimmers and the friend feels bad because these fish can't swim the way they want to. It's like putting a grayhound in a play area made for cocker Spaniel . There is not enough room to run.
I got a tank and I went to the pet store. I had a few fish in mind that I wanted. Due to the virus I couldn't pick out my fish myself. The young ladies at the store gave me a hard time about wanting a few cichlids green terrors to be exact. Anyways I allowed the girl to pick out my fish because she treated me like I had no idea what I was doing. So she brought me out rosey tetras which im cool with. But she also brought me out A clown laoch and THREE silver sharks. I didn't realize that silver sharks are bala sharks. I knew bala sharks got big. I would've told her to put them back. i toldthem my tank size and told them I didn't want anything that got to big. So, now I was 4 fish that will get to a foot long. I feel like such an idiot for allowing these little girls at the pet store working their first job to make me doubt what I wanted for fish. I was treated like I knew nothing about fish and that they knew everything. They actually told me these fish dont get very big like no more than 6 inches. I love my fish so I'm going to do everything in my power to give them the best life possible. I just have to agree with the guy in this video saying that these fish shouldn't be sold in the hobby.I'ts just so unfair. So now I've set up another savings account to go towards tank upgrades for when these fish get bigger.I guess my best advice to people who want to keep fish is do your research and don't let little girls at the pet store boss you around.
True but also laws in society for humans are different from other countries or states so I Mean we are in a no win situation as it is I believe for humans it’s called quality of life same go’s for the fish a 8ft is optimal anyone can buy them and throw them in a 55Gallon is it animal cruelty? Well that’s debatable same go’s for humans
Honestly speak for your self let people but what fish they wanna buy I'm pretty sure people know what there doing not every is a rookie with fish not trying to sound rude just saying
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I work at a petsmart and i try so hard to educate ppl on how big some of the fish really get. Often times we don't even sell appropriate sized tanks for Balas and other fish we sell. I agree with you, Bala sharks and other 12" fish shouldn't be sold at commerical pet stores. It's difficult to live in the reality of ppl buying something for the cool factor not the fact that it's a living thing that needs care, the only thing to really do is educate
It’s just a fish…
@freddy cepeda ur so close minded
I have 3 Bala shark, absolutely love them, such placid personalities, and get on with all my other fish. Luckily I have a 5 ft tank but they seem to have stopped growing at 6-7 inches at 2 years but no I wasn’t told their adult size when I bought them which is ridiculous.
hey i am planing on getting 3 bala sharks is that to many for a 5ft tank
First fish I bought was a little more than 12 years ago and was a 2.5” Bala Shark and started him off in a 170 gallon tank. Within the first week of getting him, I added 5 more Bala Sharks in with him, all of which were also about 2.5”. Also, added a striped Raphael catfish, 5-6 tiger barbs and a few other fish. I fed them everyday, 3 times a day, using a high quality flake and pellet food, as well as frozen options 3-4 times per week, such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. When they got to about 6” I added finely diced chicken/turkey livers to their diet. Well, the last of the 6 Bala Sharks just passed away about 2 months ago and measured 15.11 inches (38.4 cm). His girth was 8.8 inches (22.35 cm). He was the largest of the 6...
I have a 6' wide, 125 gallon tank. I've always kept Bala's in it. Once I had 8 of them. Got them as babies and the biggest one grew to 7 maybe 8" over several years. Most stayed about 6". They would chase across the tank... sometimes too fast and slam into the glass, killing themselves. So 8 became 4 or 5 over 10 years.
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They look awesome in a school. I’m gonna get 3 to 4 next week. They will grow out well in my 7ft tank. Then at end of the year I will be upgrading.
My biggest problem with a chain pet store selling them is that they don't tell you that you need to have more then just 1.... I used to get so frustrated with the Bala Shark because I loved the way they looked and how active they were. The first few times I had them, I only got 1 or 2 and I could never keep them alive for more then a year. Now after a few years and more research, I found out that they need to be in a school. I've got 3 massive ones now that I've grown out and they are doing great. When I got them the Petco store associate was like you don't need 3. But they school together and are healthy almost 2 years later.
So cool! I get so excited when I see you upload!
Thanks for the video! We wanted to add a big pretty fish to our 36 gallon with a bunch of black tetras in it. I thought that fish grew to the tank size, we will make another choice. Thanks again!
I own Bala Sharks, and in my experience it depends on the fish’s personality, for example, let’s say you have a Bala shark that is very hyper and is non stop darting around the tank, you should definitely have a very large tank. But if your Bala Sharks are chill, you could manage with a large but not massive tank. My Bala Sharks are hyper, but also chill after a few mins of darting around the tank.
i have 2 in a 75g man they have so much energy it doesnt make sense.
I've got 3 with 3 Oscars. I got them all at the same time. One is only about 3 inches long and the biggest is about 6 inches long. I feed mine shrimp pellets and they clean up the mess from the Oscar feedings too. I actually had them in a 55ga octagon until about a month ago when I got a 125g off Craigslist. Since I put them in the 6 foot tank, I swear they have all grown another inch! They are much happier in the long tank, they have never been able to swim full speed side to side in the other tank. They look like kids running and playing in the yard, it's awesome!! What I like best about them is their mouths. They always look like they're chattering at me.
That's something I wusnt told either when I baught 2 of them the only thing I got asked was "is it a tropical tank you have?" Thankfully I did do my research first just like any pet owner should do if they have no nolage of the pet there getting
Bala Shark gets to be 12-14 inches what about arrowanas that get to be 36 inches how can they be in a tank????
I was about to buy biggest sharks. I'm glad I watched your video thank you very much
im new with fish. i of course had goldfish and betta as a kid. but im 14 now and ive kept lots of animals. from scorpions to birds and snakes and rats. i now want to try aquariums, like keep a good looking healthy aquarium. my first fish i got for my tank was two adult red belly piranhas. now people say dont get piranhas because they arent really active, they are kinda boring or they arent the monsters from the movies. but i love predator fish so i dove right into the research on them, tank size, temp, tank mates, what to feed, everything, and i bought them. gorgeous fish ive had them quiet some time. recently there was an incident while i was gone and the female died. the male is still super healthy, and great shape. i recently got a 125 gallon tank and i didnt want my 11 inch pleco and my one piranha in there all alone, so i hooked up a deal with someone to get more fish. two silver dollars and a pleco, and a 10 inch bala shark. i knew that the piranha cant be in the tank with the bala so i moved him back over to the 45 gal. he is doing great. i now have lots of plecos and other fish in my tank, even some ghost shrimp and loachs. but i dont know what bala sharks eat, i know he eats bloodworms, brineshrimp, crustasions and anything small enough to fit in his mouth, but im worried because he hasnt eaten any of the food i put in there. i got some tropical pellets, the previous owner fed him that. but is there any sugestions? what to buy for him?
I also gonna buy two, in the beginning they will be in a little community tank at first but then I will upgrade them to a latte tank.
I haven't owned one since I was a kid. I still like them, but don't have a proper long term setup for them, as you pointed out. Great info.
Okay I got a bala given to me just one and I recently bought another one but my first one has already become very jumpy he’s at least 8inches (I know they r known for that) but how can I help it I dont have a back ground but every time anyone walks past the tank ( it’s in basement ) he freaks and bangs into the side I feel so bad and want to help him
I have 2 in my 10 gallon tank with 4 goldfish and a 6" pleco. They all do so well in there. They really like it.
Someone is trolling. That, or is just an animal abuser.
Please tell me you're being sarcastic
I just added a parrot fish and a frog to it. There all so happy
Update. Just moved then into a 5 gallon and now there even more happy.
You are a fish Abuser
I was in southern thailand, Ban Tai resort. There was huge fish in a 30 gallon tank. Kept near the restaurant for customers to look at. The water was dirty for my taste, but the fish was healthy and very interactive. Not sure if you really need a big tank just to take care of one large fish. If raised in the same tank since a fry would it know any better?
Yes, you absolutely do need a large tank, even for a single large fish. The last part of your question is a little absurd. Just because the fish doesn't know any better, its internal biology will still make it grow too large for a small tank. It can only adapt so much.
So if you were put in an adult size coffin as a baby to grow up in, it would be ok because its all you knew?
Newbie Alert! I purchased 4 of these a five weeks ago!!!
better get a min 55 gallons, they grow fast ;) but it´s worth the money for the space, they are really funny :)
So mine are about 8 inches and had them for 6 years. Love them and still have the space for them. Do they continue growing till they die or are mine now fully grown? I see that I commented a few years ago lol about the same question....am still asking so I guess I better find out somewhere else 😅
They top out at about 14 inches, and live around a decade, so I think yours may keep growing
My Bella I’ve had for a year and it’s only 6 inches long. The African cichlids are out growing it like crazy.
I have 2 balas, next size up tank will 180 gal. I love these fish.
Yes you are right i had a paco in a 125 gallon tank and it was small for him even though my tank was 72 inches long my fish had a hard time swimming in it he was the size of a 15in speaker couldn't turn around really well in the tank he die later on !
I have a bala shark I already bought it before watching this video
Same
What do I do with a bully a silver shark with no silver shark attacking it?
I have 5 ballas in 75 gallons take since march they slowly double in size...my first ballas grow to over 10 inches in over a 5 year span so from my experience how you manage or take care of them you wont actually have to worry about getting a bigger tank unless your pushing for the massive size.
All I can think k about when I read your comment was flippin gta San Andreas lmfao. Grove Street and the Ballas riding up with 5 Ballas in my tank 🤣
I have a question? I have a 50 gallon tank and I want to put sharks but when I watch the video I don't think I can put more than one? I would like to know what kind of fish can be put with sharks. Thank you
I have started them in a 55 gallon tank and then move them to my 150 once they got 10 inches if you had to have one and only one 55 gallon min
Petsmart will accept returns even after the time of two weeks and without receipt so you can raise and return it
I have a 8-9 inch Bala and it outlasted every other fish. I tried to put other fish in there, but this big fish just isn't having that. What kind of algae eater can I put in there with it?
Yesterday I just bought a tiny silver shark and I thought it would grow, but not to big as the shopkeeper said, now I’m trying to learn how to take care of my fish now and in my house we can’t really fit tanks so this was a suprise so I was also wondering can we set it out?
Hi I love your knowledge I've been given a tank with 4 bala shark in one red tail shark and two plecos I've uploaded a video if you can view it you will get an idea I want to improve it to improve my fish life so could you advise me thanks
My opinion is that they can be sold, but should not be sold in large pet shops where most of the people buying from there have no idea they have a 1 foot fish in their 40 gal. Like the other large fish, if they are kept properly (150 gallon minimum in my opinion), they can live perfectly happily.
I’m 15 and I have two balla sharks in a 10 gallon tank...right now there small and watching videos I’m not sure on what to do...please give me suggestions
I kept two in ten gallon tank for 3-4 yrs....only got rid of them because I moved...but they were getting big after a few years.....but it can work
no it can’t... you can keep them for a bit , but try to move them to a bigger home
you can try to give them to a friend or something
@@jjohnson5101 did they thrive? don't stunt them
What kinda fish you have with the kissing gourmai
Hello I used to have a big 8ft long saltwater aquarium and had lots of big fish and I sold it 6 years ago and I'm looking to getting back into it and I was wondering do you think I could house 1 or 2 smaller bala sharks in a 4 or 5 ft tank ??
what are those orange fish at 3:50 called?
Parrot fish
could i have 3 of them and a red eared slider and a gold fish in a 125 gallon tank
I have a 50 g tank anf have two balas
Question do they fight?
Not really, one used to billy the other one but now they are good, i think they decided on whos the alpha so they are peaceful now
@@vibinvinayakumar9006 question do they eat dead small fish
My tank is a 50 gal under gravel filter octagon 12" - 14" wide by 6' tall the 1st time i set up my tank and my bala, black ghost, a convict, and 3 other fish that grew living well with each other but the bala shark only grew to 6" to 7" that's it. This time I had the tank set up with the air pump going for over a week.
Buy my B. Shark is acting strange swimming upside down sideways is there enough air ? The other 3 fish seem to act ok....? What do you think is wrong with him?
Hi friend, Video is nice and more useful, I planned to purchase fish for my home Aquarium 75 gallon. K8ndly advise best fish to keep
I got Bala sharks because they get big And I wanted and actual shark but that’s cruel 😂😂 planing on getting a 120g for 2 sharks with no other tank mates but they are only 2inches atm so I have them in a 75gallon
I bought four of them this week, but then I have a tropical pond, so the size is not a problem... in fact I checked it out before I bought them and knew that they can grow big...
Bala shark are extreme jumpy you most move slow while work in the tank or they all over the place. Like them have them for almost 5 years its good size on them now but i want to switch to rainbow fish they not so jumpy and am ready try something new..
Comments like this are handy! Thanks for sharing. I was thinking of getting one for a 180g but even with that size tank I’m having doubts!
I have one in my 120 and it freaking massive so massive it should be the biggest on TH-cam😂😂
Have 2 and after watching you, I will find a new home or the pet store because I cannot properly provide for them. Thank you
How big is the fish
And can you put them with bichir
Care video for Salvini?
How big is the tank that Shannon had?
My dad had a pacu, n even at 9, i knew it was too big for its tank. It stayed in like a damn 40 gallon. Now that i think about it, many of my family whi had fish had tanks too small for them. Im the only one doing things the right way n people looking at me crazy. I have 4 red blood parrots, 1 gold severum, n 1 oscar in a 125 gallon.
I got 2 idk they got big fast once they to big ill eathier release em or snuff them out
I take care of the fish tank we have at work. In about 2 years ago the manager bought 3 bala sharks and three red tail shark among other fish to put in the 75 gallon tank. When I asked her if she realized how big they will get her reply was they will be okay in a 75 gallon tank it's big enough. I just had to shake my head. They are all between 5 and 6 in Long currently. We are just playing the game of wait-and-see. Also another point I would like to make two one of the things you said. I do not think that people realize how many offers of oversized fish that zoos get. Although the zoo's may have bigger aquarium's for their exhibits they can still only accept so many fish. so more than likely your donation will be refused. Just sayin'.
I got mad at the petco guy because he didn’t want to sell the bala shark to me but I’m glad he didn’t
Glad I found this out!!! Didn't know they grow that big!!! Will change my wish list now.
Can I keep 3 bala sharks in a 75 gallon
I want a huge in ground pool so i can have some arapaima, i think its good they sell these fish but the max size should be listed right next to the name. I mean you can buy banded cats and banded cat eggs for next to nothing and iv seen those in 50gal reef tanks so people are going to do whatever they want sadly. I'm over here wondering if my feeders have enough swimming space, healthy food makes healthy fish.
i have five bala shark they are called the wishiwash family
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I have those underworld and mad max posters too
I would say that people should only buy them if they have at least a 4ft tank 60 gallons, knowing they have a place to put it when it gets bigger. Great video
Can we house juvenile bala shark & iridescent shark together?
I have them two they seem good so far
Any more info on if these two are compatible ?
I bought a Bala shark 2 years ago and he is still only about 3 inches long and I’m keeping him in a 20 gal tank. I realize this is exactly what you’re talking about in terms of it should have never been sold to me. You mentioned that they can grow 11 inches in a year... I’m now worried that he’s stunted and that his internal organs are messed up. If I give him away (there’s a local shop that may be able to take him) is he doomed?
You should give him away either way. Maybe he will be better off with someone else
If you have a nearby local fish store, give it to them. They should know what to do.
Hopefully you see this. What happened? I literally just bought 2 bala shark's and I told him i have a 20 gallon tank. I asked to these get big he said no they won't grow bigger because they are in a 20 gallon tank. So annoyed. Would love to know if they are still around and okay. Thanks!
oh man. i want to keep some silver sharks soo bad. i just don’t have any room or money for a 400-gallon tank, and i’m not keeping fish that i can’t have, even if i really want to. i’ll stick with my neon tetras and betta, they’re beautiful. i’ll admire my dream fish from afar.
Knave of Dogs I’ve got a bala maybe 5 inches in a 55 gallon with silver dollars. I think you’ll be fine
Don’t put it in with tettra though. Probably eat it
They're actually minnows
While it belongs to the same family as minnows that family also includes carp, barbs, and barbels. And the Bala Shark falls within the barb sub-family (barbinea), and not the minnow sub-family (leuciscinae)
I did think my shark was skinny but the young shark in tank is skinny too
im new to fish keeping, i just got a 75 gallon to start. while im starting the tank cycle im learning so much. im glad i saw this video because the 1st thing i was going to put in there was 3 bala sharks.. i know there not sharks. but they are sweet fish.
Is there a normal thing to do when ur fish gets too big? is donating it to the zoo actually a thing? That's a valid question since there one of the most commonly sold fish in pet stores. What happens to all those fish? i mean, im sure my 75 could hold them for a while. lol
Most zoos or aquariums would not take them. Sadly, when bought in stores and kept in tanks that are too small, their growth gets stunted, and they die much sooner than normal. So yes they are bought very commonly, and most of them all die.
Just started with a 75 gallon. Awesome! I’ve been doing fish keeping for 2 years and all I have rn is a 20g and a 5g and I’m moving up to a 55-60gallon
True but also laws in society for humans are different from other countries or states so I Mean we are in a no win situation as it is I believe for humans it’s called quality of life same go’s for the fish a 8ft is optimal anyone can buy them and throw them in a 55Gallon is it animal cruelty? Well that’s debatable same go’s for humans
Can bala live with gold fish
Ow.. i ask a merchant about bala if they grow big. They say balas dont grow big.. damn.. thanks for the info.. now i wonder how to deal with it.
Personally I believe that the bala shark is still possible to keep however I think some fish like red tail catfish are just overkill and you would need a 1000+ gallon tank and let’s be honest none of us have that kind of tank but I think things such as bala sharks and tinfoil barbs stuff like that is all good but things like pacu and arowana shouldn’t be sold
bala sharks do fine in 400+ gallon tanks in shoals of five or more(if you’re doing more than five, definitely go with 500+ gallons). they’re definitely doable as pet fish, and besides keeping water temps warm are easy to take care of. they just need a lotta space.
They told me a 40 gallon tank was big enough for them is that true
When they are small 4 inch or less but when they’re above that it has to be at least 125G
I also will MABY have a pond so I'll put it in there
They’re tropical fish
What about oscars and arowana?
My favorite animal is a great white shark and I know that bala sharks are minnows and I have one in a 10 gallon and I know it's to small but I will get a 20 gallon tall in the summer if I don't get it I will give it to a local fish store by me so then it has a bigger tank
Your tank is calm
Mine is 12 inches.
i got 2 small balas in my 12 litre tank but im in the middle of looking for a new tank
I Sco Snipers
Get them out of there now, bro they grow bigger then your tank
I have a lot of the larger fish that most people say shouldnt be sold (2 redtail cats, bala sharks, ocars, tinfoil barbs, arowana) The main thing is the pet stores. They have the size that the fish gets to and all, but they never really go into depth about the tank needs of the fish. So you have a lot of these beautiful large fish being sold without the owners knowing the proper housing they will need for them. On top of that others know how big the fish gets and how much room it needs and say they'll get a larger tank when the time comes. Issue being is the price of tanks. Many people still don't know that they can easily make a tank with viewing ports for about 40 cents a gallon which can also solve this issue. If you are one of these people that has a fish that will be too large for your tank as it grows, check out The King of DIY, and search for his vids on diy tanks.
Would a 45 gallon tank big enough to have one Bala Shark?
Fluky Review no, anyway they need to be kept in schools of 3 or more.
Clay Gangstad how about a 55 gallon for 2
120 gallon minimum and don't get just one they need to be in schools
JESUS THEY GROW A FOOT LONG AND I THOUGHT MY WERE FULL GR9WN FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU**
IM A ELECTRICAL SOCKET how big is your tank
I just got a ball shark today
Kolby Ayan wut?
It's bala
Do they eat your aquarium plants?
probably not
Can I keep them with the bishirs?
Yes
I was thinking of getting an adult, this dude wanted to give it away because it had gotten too big. I could just put him in my 60gallon tank with my two huge oscars. My oscars are super chill with one another, idk what will happen with another fish of a different species. The bala shark is also really big, almost as big as my oscars.
I have a 150 gallon and it’s already huge
I love big fish. But I live in an apartment so a 20 gallon is as far as I can get. I researched all my fish I put in my aquariums to make sure they will live there best life. Bala sharks are on of my favorite fish. They are beautiful but I admire them in videos only because I don't have a way to keep them myself. Perfect example of a new fish keeper I know had bought a 20 gallon tall tank and bought 5 silver dollars, 5 angel fish, 2 cichlids, and a pleocstomus . The person wondered why the died as they got bigger 🤦 . The situation is now the person has two silver dollars and asked a friend , a long time fish keeper to take them because they are the only ones left alive and cleaning the tank is not high their priority list. 🤦 So now the friend that is caring for them only has a standard 20 gallon to keep them in. The friend feels bad for the fish but the owner will be taking them back when it's convenient for them. These fish are getting bigger as the months go by . They can grow to 6 to 8 inches. Poor things they are very fast swimmers and the friend feels bad because these fish can't swim the way they want to. It's like putting a grayhound in a play area made for cocker Spaniel . There is not enough room to run.
I got a tank and I went to the pet store. I had a few fish in mind that I wanted. Due to the virus I couldn't pick out my fish myself. The young ladies at the store gave me a hard time about wanting a few cichlids green terrors to be exact. Anyways I allowed the girl to pick out my fish because she treated me like I had no idea what I was doing. So she brought me out rosey tetras which im cool with. But she also brought me out A clown laoch and THREE silver sharks. I didn't realize that silver sharks are bala sharks. I knew bala sharks got big. I would've told her to put them back. i toldthem my tank size and told them I didn't want anything that got to big. So, now I was 4 fish that will get to a foot long. I feel like such an idiot for allowing these little girls at the pet store working their first job to make me doubt what I wanted for fish. I was treated like I knew nothing about fish and that they knew everything. They actually told me these fish dont get very big like no more than 6 inches. I love my fish so I'm going to do everything in my power to give them the best life possible. I just have to agree with the guy in this video saying that these fish shouldn't be sold in the hobby.I'ts just so unfair. So now I've set up another savings account to go towards tank upgrades for when these fish get bigger.I guess my best advice to people who want to keep fish is do your research and don't let little girls at the pet store boss you around.
I plan to buy a bigger tank for mine
Mine is now 9 inches long
Heard people say b-AL-LA shark and I think they are right but I also say Ball a shark Cus it sounds baller hahha
I have one in a 39 gallon tank
Do you use live or fake plants???
Fake ones. This one is my favorite! I have 9 of them. Here is a link: amzn.to/2E5tLIq
greasy boy I hope you have a better day tomorrow
Kid
greasy boy that’s not very nice mate
Hazza 1 but this kid is so stupid, it’s so obvious the plants are fake
Can I keep one in a 30?
MO-ToXic no don’t listen to google they get 14 inches
@@thatonebigboi2382 ok thank you
perfect face for radio... hahaha ha
Damn dude, that’s just not cool
Name should be changed to Bala River Fish. Anything with the word "shark" or other catchy names seem to be a magnet for people new to the hobby.
True but also laws in society for humans are different from other countries or states so I Mean we are in a no win situation as it is I believe for humans it’s called quality of life same go’s for the fish a 8ft is optimal anyone can buy them and throw them in a 55Gallon is it animal cruelty? Well that’s debatable same go’s for humans
I never had luck with these ....they always died!!
They sure don't look "Ten or eleven inches". ???
Honestly speak for your self let people but what fish they wanna buy I'm pretty sure people know what there doing not every is a rookie with fish not trying to sound rude just saying
I got a 4" Bala in a 10 gal tank 😂, but it'll get a bigger tank in 1 month
@Herofwind _ i have no idea back then
Smh
Hope you got a 60 gallon
I understand the conflict