BALA SHARK Care Requirements 101

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Hey everyone! Today we're talking about one of my favorite monster fish, Bala Sharks! These fish are so fun to keep, however they're not for most hobbyists. Unfortunately the vast majority of people who do keep these fish do not do it correctly, and the fish suffers for it. So today we're going to examine what is needed to properly keep a species like this, and we're gonna see some cool fish along the way. Enjoy!
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@planbee1979 Жыл бұрын

Such a great looking fish at this size in this tank man they look great

@ShamuAquatics Жыл бұрын

I had 3 big 10 inch ones in my 135 but I got rid of them since they took up so much space and hogged most of the food. They weren’t aggressive (only chased each other) but they’d unintentionally run other fish over all the time. Many say a minimum tank size for them is a 6 foot tank but even just 3 of them made my 135 look crowded. I now just stick with the denison barbs (aka roseline sharks) which are prettier and have almost the exact same personalities but don’t get nearly as big.

@Riffwaters Жыл бұрын

Yea Denison Barbs are great. I just wish they got bigger. :)

@ShamuAquatics Жыл бұрын

@@Riffwaters same here, but maybe 8 inches or so, not 12 inches lmao. The biggest one I got is 5 inches but hopefully they will all reach the full 6 inch mark

@jaez2569 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful video. The store sold us SIX!!!!! before I did my research and I was livid! We have an 11 foot 500 gallon tank but still, they should’ve informed us. We would’ve left with 3. So now I have to decide if I can keep them all or give 3 back. Smh. Thanks for the video. Wish I saw this before I bought them. I want no part of being cruel to these creatures. Thank you!

@ianmilillo8491 Жыл бұрын

You have awesome aquariums and I enjoy watching your videos.

@Riffwaters Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you! I appreciate you watchin them.

@joshualandry3160 6 ай бұрын

I have to admit, a few years ago I was going to buy a beta and almost impulse bought a bala shark instead with the intention of "figuring it out later." I'm really glad I didn't. I wouldn't have been able to care for it as it grew.

@Riffwaters 6 ай бұрын

Good for you! I hate to discourage people from keeping fish, but these really do need huge tanks. If you ever do get a big enough tank, then I highly recommend this fish. :)

@justinotv7879 9 күн бұрын

If I have a 55 gallon with only 3 pleco, can I have 3 or 2 bala shark in their?

@waynejames1690 9 ай бұрын

Great video.

@resniklch 2 ай бұрын

Well done. Important points first 👍

@Riffwaters Ай бұрын

Thank you. I try!

@davidolsen3209 Жыл бұрын

Good video thanks for the info

@jaxxonfishroom Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Riffwaters Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.

@jaxxonfishroom Жыл бұрын

Great video

@Riffwaters Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

@jaxxonfishroom Жыл бұрын

@@Riffwaters welcome anytime

@jarzo1560 7 ай бұрын

AWSOME VID! I heard some others say that balas could be kept in ponds?

@Riffwaters 7 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! As far as Balas in ponds, it'd have to be a pretty warm climate I think. Their natural habitat is 72 - 86 daytime temps all year round.

@dhammaboy1203 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful aquarium! Thanks for the info. I had been thinking about some for the 180g I'm getting but sounds like its' still too small. I'll stick to SA Cichlids!

@Riffwaters 7 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! SA Cichlids are awesome too. Have fun with whichever cichlid you choose.

@lagarto7023 2 ай бұрын

I'm that guy that just picked up 2 bala sharks from a local pet shop 😂 Thanks for the video it was very informative. I've always wanted a pair of balas, I think they're beautiful fish. They're your basic pet store 1-2" now and I have them in a 55 gallon with 2 medium angels, 2 pleco and my wife's vanilla lobster. I wasn't sure how they'd do.. after the lobster saw them and didn't care... I think we'll be ok there 😂 Is there anything you can recommend to a guy that wants to grow these 2 balas to a size where I'm FORCED to tell the wife I need am 8'x2'x2' tank😂😂 please help a brother out!! Thanks again

@iamOTHER44 10 ай бұрын

I wanted this fish to be a centerpiece fish in my tank. Is that possible or is having a school of them absolutely necessary?

@Riffwaters 9 ай бұрын

It's possible for sure; just not ideal. I've seen these fish get pretty skittish, which can be a problem given their size and speed. Having more of them together helps ease their nerves.

@iamOTHER44 9 ай бұрын

@@Riffwaters Thanks, I really like this fish. Will it feel comfortable with larger barbs in an aquarium like roseline or filament barbs? I don’t think I have a large enough tank for a school of them

@ArchArch1718 4 ай бұрын

Would it maybe be okay if you just kept Bala Sharks? Do they need other fish around them?

@EvilA127 Ай бұрын

They don't need to have other fish friends but fish are social creatures and since they can't have smartphones they should have some friends to keep them company my shark has a tiger barb school in his tank and soon I'll probably add Tetras