Arowana and Bala Sharks

[Masa_Rov]

Holy crap! Nine Bala sharks??? I once knew a fellow that had a pond in his yard and had his balas in there over the summer each year well, they ended up getting at least 14" (no **** either" and everytime he had to wade into the pond to fix or adjust something they would suck on his feet...toes,ankles,leg hair!! hahaha..He said he dreaded going in there because it felt so weird. He said that they would probably knock him down if he wasn't expecting it..LOL!

When I saw them schooling, I felt compelled (against my better judgment http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/newreply.php#) to get all of them. I thought they would grow more slowly. A pond is not an option for me. Oh, well, my basement has several empty rooms...

 

[Jesto]

My bala's are a little over a year old and at 10" ! Its with a 14" Silver aro thats about 7 months old. just guessing at the silvers age, but thats my best guess anyhow! Contrary to popular belief, Balas do indeed breed in captivity! I cant tell you how many times mine have mated and laid eggs. I let them get eaten though, I have no tank suitable for such little fishies!

Can you tell the male from the female?

 

[buddah101]

Can you tell the male from the female?

Yes I can. The female is always more plump during their spawning season.
Usually the biggest one out of a pair is usually the female. Males are more "streamline" in appearence. HTH

 

[Jesto]

Yes I can. The female is always more plump during their spawning season.
Usually the biggest one out of a pair is usually the female. Males are more "streamline" in appearence. HTH

Thanks. I hope I can breed them also

 

[guppy]

Balas are omnis. They eat just about everything. I had a old one about 9" that eats fish poo.

so does p45

 

[Fishman8]

Bro, sooner or later your bala sharks will be feeder sharks!