bala shark

**nacho** · 04-25-2009, 09:49 PM

i have 2 bala sharks and 2 scissor fish, i was just wondering what kind of fish
would get along with both of these types of fish?

thanx

**jackson17** · 04-25-2009, 09:50 PM

Size of tank?

**Northernguy** · 04-25-2009, 10:04 PM

We need to more a lot more about what you got before we can answer any questions properly!
Welcome to the AC!

Have you cycled yet? How?
Tank size and filtration would help too. Got any pics?

**nacho** · 04-25-2009, 10:27 PM

i have a new 29 galon tank i am not sure what all the other stuff that u asked is sorry

**nacho** · 04-25-2009, 10:29 PM

thank you for the welcome though

**smaug** · 04-25-2009, 10:43 PM

Hello Nacho.The balas truly need to be taken back to the pet shop.They get over 12" in some cases and over 9" in all cases.Even if they are small now they are in a tank that is too small for them due to there spooky nature.

**nacho** · 04-25-2009, 10:53 PM

thank you i think i may i did not know that is how big they get. i thought they grow to as big as there surroundings allowed thanx

**gm72** · 04-25-2009, 10:54 PM

Agreed. The balas should go back. Fish deserve to grow to the size they are meant to be. By not allowing that you would be performing a disservice to the animal.

**smaug** · 04-25-2009, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by nacho

thank you i think i may i did not know that is how big they get. i thought they grow to as big as there surroundings allowed thanx

Thats an old wives tale.Fish get as big as there care allows them to, not there tank size.Feed a fish right,keep the water clean and do not stress them out abnormally and they can get 12" long in a 12" long tank.