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July 28th, 2009
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| i had balas at first but i rehomed them because they get huge!!!!! i didnt know better but now i do i ended up with african cichlids and well now turned inot MTS balas are awesome but you are overstocking!!! the inch per gallon rule is full grown adult fish not as babies | 
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July 28th, 2009
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| There are probably a handful of people on this site who can properly house a school of 5-6 balas, me not being one of them. They need a huge tank.
Your idea about they won't grow that big is just wrong, actually in your case they probably won't, chances are in this case they will be dead before they have the chance to grow to their full potential. Your tank just isn't big enough.
It seems people are getting frustrated here as you are asking for opinions then not liking what is given. It is what it is, you can't afford a stand for a 75gal tank, so chances of you getting a proper tank for these fish is pretty slim. Why not take the advise given and get a fish that goes with the tank you NOW have?
Brian | |
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July 28th, 2009
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| yeah trure or buy a monster tank or try and sleep in a coat closet and see how comfy you are tonight | |
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July 28th, 2009
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by btate617  There are probably a handful of people on this site who can properly house a school of 5-6 balas, me not being one of them. They need a huge tank.
Your idea about they won't grow that big is just wrong, actually in your case they probably won't, chances are in this case they will be dead before they have the chance to grow to their full potential. Your tank just isn't big enough.
It seems people are getting frustrated here as you are asking for opinions then not liking what is given. It is what it is, you can't afford a stand for a 75gal tank, so chances of you getting a proper tank for these fish is pretty slim. Why not take the advise given and get a fish that goes with the tank you NOW have?
Brian |  You got in in one. Well said. | |
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July 28th, 2009
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| i am just asking about compatibility. everything turns into "the bala sharks are too big for your tank". i get it. | |
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July 28th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Swifterz i am just asking about compatibility. everything turns into "the bala sharks are too big for your tank". i get it. | If you understand then I'm suspecting them being returned soon.  | |
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July 28th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Chrisson If you understand then I'm suspecting them being returned soon. | Chrisson. The information you have given has been very helpful. Our goal here in this website is to guide the best possible way. You have made your point as well as others so tt is up to him to decide what to do after all, they are his fish. If he does not return his fish, then it will be his problem, not providing the best for his fish.
Thanks for worrying and making the suggestion.
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July 28th, 2009
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| i get it. it doesn't make me mad or anything. i'm just ready to move onto something else... i mean how many times does it have to be said? i will make a decision. | |
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July 28th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Swifterz i get it. it doesn't make me mad or anything. i'm just ready to move onto something else... i mean how many times does it have to be said? i will make a decision. | good best of luck! | |
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July 28th, 2009
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| thanks | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| changed to sand today! | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| alright guys you've convinced me to at least try. here's what i'm going to do about the balas...
there is one particular guy at the shop i bought them from who is always very friendly and helpful. i'm going to explain the situation to him personally and see if he will let me return the bala sharks for store credit. i have the receipt still.
if he allows it, i would have $36 to purchase new fish with, and i would probably buy some cichlids. i know they are aggressive but i think they would be ok tankmates for my 10 tiger barbs and the rainbow shark.
keyhole cichlids
firemouth cichlids
bolivian rams
those are the ones i might choose. and $36 ought to be able to buy a pair of each species. any objections?
if i am not allowed to return the fish, i might try to put them on craigslist or something. i just want to get at least some of my money back (to help pay for the replacement fish). the 3 sharks are about 4 or 5 inches each so surely they are worth something. | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| hmm firemouth = dead barbs | |
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July 31st, 2009
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| Yeah, Barbs are way too active, fin-nippy and aggressive to be kept with gentle, peaceful Cichlids like the Blue Ram or Bolivian Ram.
Keyholes also, wouldn't appreciate them.
Firemouths = Dead Barbs, and a lot of aggression issues.
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If you return the Balas, then I'd go for getting an even larger school of Tiger Barbs, they'd be twice as happy with more of them being friends together. | |
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July 31st, 2009
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July 31st, 2009
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Originally Posted by Swifterz | it looks amazing!! im subscribing!! | |
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August 1st, 2009
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Originally Posted by Tony G. it looks amazing!! im subscribing!! |
thanks! the water is still far from as clear as it will get.
i saw a piece of driftwood today that i'm now wishing i bought. i could have put it down into the sand to where it made an arch underneath and on top it pointed in about 3 directions. it would go awesome on the right side of my tank, and i could go heavier in fewer areas with the slate rock. i might go back and get it tomorrow.
and i think i've decided to try to grow some "beginner" plants. | |
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August 1st, 2009
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| lol i havent dared to get any live plants yet, sometime in the near future i hope | |
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