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question about sharks.

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by Leslie, Dec 4, 2008.

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  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    question about sharks.
    I was at a pet store yesterday and i was looking at the fish. well they had some sharks, now i forgot what the names where, but they had wrote on the tank that 1 could fit in a 29 gal. I wanted to know if this was right or not. as most of the time its not.
     
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    My guess is that a 29 would be too short and too tall.... I would think a 30L would be better... I could be wrong though as I am not a shark specialist and never had any (nor wanted any)
     
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  3. Leslie

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    I dont know anything about sharks so thats why i asked.
     
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  4. Anonymous

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    depends on what kind of "sharks". Most grow to be around a foot long if not longer.
     
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    Red Tail or Rainbow sharks maybe ?
     
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  6. Leslie

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    i have no clue. one was silver with grey fins and the other was albino colored with red fins
     
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    were they bala sharks?
     
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    im not sure. i think, but then agian i could be wrong.
     
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    Every time i ever see bala sharks at the pet store there are usually about 30 of them in a little 20 gallon tank. IMO any tank bigger than that is a step up for the poor things. (screw petco). A friend of mine has 3 of them in a 55 gallon that are pretty old and they are around 6". And i dont want to hear anyone say "That tank is too small" they have been in the tank for quite a few years and are as happy as can be.
     
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    Balantiocheilus melanopterus ? Those guys get to be about 16" long...
    aupload.wikimedia.org_wikipedia_commons_thumb_9_91_Balantioche8dd83f8e6ca18081a9f99abe34e0f40e.jpg
     
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    I've never seen them that big in an aquarium. If they do get that big he'll get a bigger setup, but i see that taking awhile.
     
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    I think Bob from the forum is familiar with them, he has some in his fish room i'm pretty sure.
     
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  13. Leslie

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    no. the ones i seen where skinnier.
     
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  14. Leslie

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    i think one was a Albino Rainbow Shark, and the other kinda looked like it only grey with black fins
     
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    Here's an Albino Rainbow and a regular Rainbow Shark.
    [​IMG]
     
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    the regular rainbow isnt the one i seen and they where skinnier. the oter oe was grey with black finds. i have seen them alotta place but i dont know what they are called.
     
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    Bala Shark?
    awww.fishlore.com_Pictures_Profiles_bala_shark.jpg
    If so, information from that site I got the picture from:

    "Also known as the Silver Shark, the Bala Shark is a growing favorite among tropical fish hobbyists. This tropical fish isn't a shark at all though. It belongs in the Cyprinidae family. They are named sharks because of their appearance and the shape of their dorsal fin. These "sharks" require large tanks because of their potential adult size of 13 inches. They are mostly peaceful but may eat smaller fish such as neon tetras when they reach a large enough size.

    Also, be warned that Balas (Silver Sharks) are excellent jumpers. Have a hood on your aquarium to prevent your Silver Shark from leaping to its death. They are very fast swimmers and will dart around your aquarium very quickly. Be sure you don't have any sharp objects in your aquarium that could injure your fish.

    They are not recommended for the beginner because of their large tank requirements.

    These freshwater sharks (not really sharks) will eat most types of fish food including vitamin enriched flake foods, pellets, frozen, freeze dried and definitely live foods with the key being a varied diet. They sometimes make a clicking noise while eating."
     
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    i wanna say yes but then agian i dont know.
     
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    maybe one of these?
    1.jpg
     
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  20. Anonymous

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    Try starting them in the big aquarium and watch them grow.
     
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