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Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by bouncer36, Jun 12, 2013.

  1. bouncer36

    bouncer36 Thread Starter Member

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    Will angel fish get along with barbs, tetras, betta fish
     
    bouncer36, Jun 12, 2013
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    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    Bettas forget it they will rip the fins off the betta, nothing with flowy fins should be put with Angels in my opinion. Depending on the size of the barbs and the the tetras they should. Remember Angels are cichlids and can be aggressive, especially if a pair forms, a good rule of thumb to remember is this if an Angel thinks it can eat something it will.
     
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    How bala sharks will they get along with barbs and tetras and betta
     
    bouncer36, Jun 13, 2013
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    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    In my opinion they too will pick at the fins of the betta, the larger barbs as well as larger tetras will also nip at the betta
     
    HBIC, Jun 14, 2013
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    Bala sharks grow to 14 - 16 inches and is a schooling fish, they do best in groups of 5 or more. If you keep them singly or in an aquarium that is too small for them they may become aggressive towards other fishes, take bites out of them or may even eat the smaller fishes.
     
    buzz4520, Jun 15, 2013
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    I have small angels with tetras and small bala sharks . I have a red tail shark and 3 rainbow sharks in with them too . They do good while they are small but when they get bigger they start to get a little aggressive so I move them . If you have them in a big tank it helps. I got them in a 180 gal tank .
     
    mancave1, Jun 16, 2013
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    I'm getting them changed my mind
     
    bouncer36, Jun 16, 2013
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    Going to get 4 large Angel fish on Saturday .
     
    mancave1, Aug 9, 2013
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    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    Can't wait to see some pictures
     
    HBIC, Aug 10, 2013
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    I will try but they was not large , They are nice .
     
    mancave1, Aug 10, 2013
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