Bala Shark | Growth Rate & Evolution
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2 жыл бұрынThis video highlights the Bala Shark's (Silver Shark) growth rate from about an inch to roughly 9 inches today. I also discuss details on growth rates and tips to make sure your fish are healthy and growing. This came from our own experience keeping Bala Sharks (silver shark), paired with research and discussions with other hobbyists.
Bala sharks are awesome fish to keep due to their appearance (they look like a real shark!), size, activity, and personalities. Bala sharks can get large and their max size can be around 12-14 inches in an aquarium. Due to this, they need extra large tanks after their first 1-2 years of growth.
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Thanks for watching, and we'll see you next week!
@saruulz8242 2 жыл бұрын
these growth rate videos are on point brother! Cheers.
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@dhammaboy1203 2 жыл бұрын
Bruce is epic! Good to see also that I’m not the only one who constantly re-scapes their tanks! 🤣 One day I would love to get a Bala - I’ll be upgrading to a 150g end of this year and while I don’t rush into new fish it’s nice to know that tank might open up the Bala Shark possibility one day.
@christianharnisch3936 2 жыл бұрын
Bruce is a beautiful specimen. I've loved Bala's for years but, never been able to have a tank large enough for them (i would want 200+). I did rehome some for a friend. 3 Balas, and 2 really nice looking Tin Foil Barbs (they were housed in a column tank!!). I kept them for about two weeks to let them destress before I took them to my friends who had a 180. Loved hearing them smack at the top for food! Bruce would be a lot happier with a few of his own.
@readinow1163 Жыл бұрын
I purchased a Bala to go with some Koi in the future. Of course right now this little guy is about 1.5 inches. I knew I would need to put him in a grow out tank but didn't know which one to put him in. After watching this video with your cichlids, I placed my Bala in a 60 gallon breeder tank that two peacock cichlids are in with two Siamese algae eaters. To my surprise, the Bala and peacocks are doing well!!! Thank you for helping me decide!!! They are all very happy and healthy!!! The Bala will definitely grow well there!!! Thank you for the videos you do, they are very helpful for me and many other enthusists!!!
@AquascapingCube 2 жыл бұрын
I just saw what videos you make and had to subscribe. Awesome channel!
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, welcome to the channel!
@crypticwhispers4400 Жыл бұрын
Very cool and informative video! Bruce looks healthy and happy. I bought five about a year ago; I was concerned one would be lonely. They haven't grown quite that quickly, but they school most of the time and are friendly towards other fish and people. Great fish in the right environment, as you indicated. :)
@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@DirtNassty 2 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest fish in any tank! I've always loved the bala shark! Very cool
@david_l 2 жыл бұрын
Such a great beautiful fish, Great video bro’s👍
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@apss5736 2 жыл бұрын
great video its always amazing seeing how much fish grow.
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, appreciate it!
@2009psc 7 ай бұрын
🎉
@vikkitee4686 Жыл бұрын
I spotted your electric blue, he’s lovely. I’ve had Balas for about 6 years now,hoping they will grow bigger but at 8 inches I think they have reached their limit on size. I love my Balas very personable
@melsfreshwater6020 2 жыл бұрын
Love these fish, I have 5. Two of them are about 6 years old and very large the other 3 are much younger but growing fast- love their food!. I have had to keep upgrading my tanks and have just brought at 1200L can't wait to get them in there!
@tinyonvibrationtrainermach8729 5 ай бұрын
Loved the update growth rate of the Bala Shark. I have 2 of them at different sizes. One is real small as I just got it and the other is a bit bigger. It is fascinating watching them grow. In 3 weeks time I will be upsizing my shark tank. I have a bigger tank on lay-by but now I want to go bigger than the one on lay-by for an extra $96.
@smiller6238 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Would you please do a whole piece on just different types of bala. I love them but would like to understand the nuances between them before putting a small school in my 180gal. Lost but learning and TYVM again.
@lance5101 2 жыл бұрын
I have 6 bala sharks in my 350 gallon. It's fun watching their behavior. I can't believe how big their tale fin gets.
@ihearttesla2333 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing awesome video
@kyles5960 11 ай бұрын
Great video
@CichlidBros 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@milonichandrasiri3445 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video 👍
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@leticiacaraballo8245 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, you answer my question, about if is okay just have one in my tank.
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jasonsingh5293 2 жыл бұрын
Nive video beautiful bala shark they do get large and you have to have a large tank 👍👍
@slimsaiyan4215 Жыл бұрын
Got 4 in a 180g bought them at about 1.5 inches about 6 months ago now they are 6 to 7 inches
@Michaelplays53 2 жыл бұрын
Love this fish I have 2 Bala Sharks in my aquarium.
@twasbrillig33 Жыл бұрын
I also have an electric blue acara and a two bala sharks. Love balas. they are gorgeous.
@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@twasbrillig33 Жыл бұрын
@@CichlidBros YOU'RE awesome!
@omardelooze4710 2 жыл бұрын
hey troy, my oscar of around 3 years has bloat for about 10 days and i don't know what to do; she's currently quarantined in 60 gallon tank where her behaviour is normal (swimming around begging for food but the belly stays bloated) i've tried peas, starving, epsom salts and flagyl meds all to no avail :( was wondering if you have any advice, thank you
@williamgonzalez6849 2 жыл бұрын
Great video i got 1 bala shark is doing good
@jokuworld9305 2 жыл бұрын
Good video
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@KenboBurn 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately one of the most unsuitable fish sold in the hobby. Should be kept in a decent size shoal and they get huge!
@craighopkins1173 2 жыл бұрын
I found that fish stores don't ask enough questions.
@lilmatty11 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tank. You should add the macaw cichlid to the tank they look great
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! My one hesitation is that it’s a Central American cichlid and I want to keep it SA. Minus the Bala of course
@Jake-ur2wf 2 жыл бұрын
I need some of these big boys in a big tank when I get a decent sized place.
@williamgonzalez6849 2 жыл бұрын
Nice 🐟
@paolosanchez2927 Жыл бұрын
What kind of fish is on the far right around the :53 second mark? Trigger fish shaped one
@eues803 Жыл бұрын
Hiello, Bruce is looking great, how about yr chocolate cichlid, what do you have to say about him, growth and beverage, thanks a lot, really enjoy watching yr videos.
@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! The chocolate is a great cichlid. As long as your tank is a good size (over ~100 gallons), they are great tank mates with many south american cichlids. Balas would work with them for sure
@tavoo7963 Жыл бұрын
Hello, can I have Rodostomus and Bashak in the same aquarium?
@williecromwell1116 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@anotheralt6191 9 ай бұрын
I just bought 2 of them yesterday and named them Bolt and Dart.since they look like they can swim 88mph and go back in time.but the downfall is that I'm poor and can't afford a large tank,all IV got them in now is a 10 gallon tank,but there only about 2 inch.Should I take them back to the pet store???
@bantuofficial7861 2 жыл бұрын
Bro pls tell can I put the shark5in normal cement tank without o2
@temsumongbajamir1582 8 ай бұрын
1ft. long is quite big. I thought they don't grow that much...thanks for the vid.
@CichlidBros 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@johnboero6138 4 ай бұрын
Hey I love all your videos.... I would like to get one bala shark for my 150 gallon period is it okay to keep one by themselves? I have two severums 4 GEOS 1 electric blue acara in the tank now.
@MattKeepsFish 2 ай бұрын
They are a schooling fish, so they would do better in a school of at least 3, but more is better so long as you can support it
@AquascapingCube 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool tank. And so clean! Even though fish are big and not exactly known for being clean :P
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Sunburstbear Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Bala sharks 🦈! I got two Juveniles and placed them together with 4 juvenile Oscars..big mistake! One of the bala sharks got half eaten by an Oscar 😢 I've since removed all the Oscars from the 75 gallon tank and all my cichlids, geophagus, silver dollars etc are happier 😊😁
@phaxiong104 19 күн бұрын
June, 2024 here... this video was posted 2 years ago... how is Bruce doing? I would love to see any update!! ❤
@CichlidBros 18 күн бұрын
He’s still thriving! You’ll see him in recent video as well
@phaxiong104 18 күн бұрын
I actually have a bala shark thats 10"-11"... the biggest one I've ever seen before... I hope he continues to grow and do well and reaches his potential growth size... I didn't grow him out myself... I bought him that big already... very kool fish
@lucuslucus8590 2 жыл бұрын
What are those dark marks on your Bala mine has those too
@foxyccc1316 2 жыл бұрын
I'm picking mine up tonight and will go good in my new 300gal tank. But I'm not sure if I should get 2 or just the one because I already have 9 fish but there's still plenty of room for 3 big Bala Sharks just not sure though.
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! With a tank that size, I’d suggest getting a few 👍🏻
@foxyccc1316 2 жыл бұрын
@@CichlidBros Ya just picked up 3 of theme really cool. Just hop there fine with the ranbow sharks.
@devinelight8238 Жыл бұрын
I also have a bala shark called Bruce 🤣. He's just a little guy and He's also the only bala in the tank since his buddy died a day after I got them. He definitely shows no sign of stress being the only bala in the tank. He's currently in a 75 gallon but I just got a 125 which was my plan and why I got him. Thanks for the video it was super informative and your tank is amazing!
@Sunburstbear Жыл бұрын
I didn't know bala sharks got so big 😆 I thought it would forever ♾️ remain a tiny fish 🤣🐟
@devinelight8238 Жыл бұрын
@@Sunburstbear that's what a lot of people think when they get them from the shops it's only when they've outgrown their tank that people realize what they got themselves into. Wish they would do a better job of educating people before they buy them 😅
@Sunburstbear Жыл бұрын
@@devinelight8238 wish local fish stores 🐠🐟 could maybe paste a photo of a fully grown adult and indicate it's maximum size on each respective tank so customers will know what they are getting into 😆😅when I saw the bala sharks tank I said 'oh so cute so cute' and bought 2 of them ..but when I saw this video and how large it can get I fainted 😂
@devinelight8238 Жыл бұрын
@@Sunburstbear that would be such a good idea wish they would actually do that
@tavoo7963 Жыл бұрын
Hello, can I have Rodostomus and Bashak in the same aquarium?
@spencerlancaster4255 2 жыл бұрын
Off topic a bit but what brand and color sand are you using ? I am setting up a 75 gallon right now looking for sand and a nice piece of driftwood. Thanks
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
It’s Carib Sea Sand Substrate: amzn.to/37p2Kzf
@spencerlancaster4255 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@josesalgado4958 4 ай бұрын
What kind of cichlids are those
@thomasmcdaniels6957 2 жыл бұрын
So question for you, im about to get a 125 with one or 2 oscars a Bala and probably 3 tinfoil barbs. In your opinion, is that too many big fish for a 125?
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
It might be a tight fit in a 125 once they’re full grown. Mainly considering the tin foil barbs get so big and active. The 6 feet would definitely help but just may feel crammed after a few years
@Long-nd8bq Жыл бұрын
I want to get one but I keep seeing that everyone says they are school fish, so you need a number of them. Glad to see Bruce is doing well by himself with your other fish.
@Long-nd8bq Жыл бұрын
Got one last weekend. He's getting along fine with my gold fish. Water temp 76 degrees.
@tinyonvibrationtrainermach8729 5 ай бұрын
I have 2 Bala Sharks kept with other fish. I am upsizing the tank in 3 weeks time as my bigger tank is on lay-by. I don't intend on having a school of Bala Sharks due to the other fish but two to keep each other company is fine I reckon 8:32
@soulsbonk 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video showcasing this awesome tank as a whole?
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I do! Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMyWdbOj1q29f3U.html
@EvilA127 Жыл бұрын
He is so cute people think I'm a bit weird for naming and getting attached to my fish but whatever. I want a balla shark so bad but the biggest tank we have is 20 gallons
@iqbaljumani4717 2 жыл бұрын
My favourite fish 🐠🎏
@Shaden0040 2 жыл бұрын
Any nano cichlids or their relatives like badis or Darios?
@maybovlogs Жыл бұрын
I want some bala sharks but have zero experience how big of a tank do I need to be starting off with?
@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын
I would recommend a 75 gallon tank to start, but long term they need a minimum of 125g
@micko9111 2 жыл бұрын
What’s your recommendation tank size for 1bala?
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
I would recommend a 125 or larger for an adult
@tyler9mm614 Жыл бұрын
I have a 4ft by 3ft by 2 ft tall tank. Would this be ok for a full grown bala shark. If i let it grow out in a 75 gallon then move it to the bigger tank as it grows??
@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын
Probably would work okay. I usually recommend a 6ft long tank though just because they swim back and forth so much
@tyler9mm614 Жыл бұрын
@@CichlidBros awesome. Thanks for the reply!
@EvilA127 Жыл бұрын
I got 2 little Bala sharks and named them Stan And Sky Bite
@doomtheYT 7 ай бұрын
One tip if you want your shark to grow better you should get a separate tank because Bala sharks grow better with their own kind i recomend 3-8 Bala sharks would work
@breannamarshall1144 2 жыл бұрын
my bala shark got so big. My fish was 2inches when i got him now he’s 15 inches
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Awesome to watch the growth 🤙🏼
@ReefandMonsters Ай бұрын
Hello, him eat your aquarium plants ?
@CichlidBros Ай бұрын
Nope
@ChrisJohnson-ed9bg 2 жыл бұрын
I got a monster ball shark in my 180 gallon lol eats like a tank he’s pushing 13inches
@rickyrodriguez1869 Жыл бұрын
I named mine Bruce!
@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын
Haha, great name!
@kartikbar7873 7 ай бұрын
How many years this shark lifetime??
@CichlidBros 7 ай бұрын
They live over 10 years if kept in the right conditions
@breannamarshall1144 2 жыл бұрын
mine is alone with 2 kissing gouramis 2 plecos, 2 angel fish, and a ghost knife
@Tunagamefish2130 Жыл бұрын
l have a bala shark
@craighopkins1173 2 жыл бұрын
Will this be his last tank?
@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын
Likely will be his permanent home
@clayml8306 Ай бұрын
How’s Bruce?
@CichlidBros Ай бұрын
Doing great. About 6 years old now
@Adz44-_- 2 жыл бұрын
I have 3 and the biggest 12 inches he follows my big tin foil everywhere 😂
@Gutbomber Жыл бұрын
Really wow
@junehansen7788 Жыл бұрын
sorry to say :) its a female :)
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