Red Tail Shark Behavior

Jolly Mon · 03-07-2006, 01:34 PM

I've had a Red Tail Black Shark and a Bala Shark together in the same tank for about 18 months (I know - not the best mix). They are both about the same size (4 in) and have never bothered each other.

I recently moved them from a 10 gal to a 55 gal. Now the Red Tail has taken to "rubbing up against" the Bala - kind of like cuddling. Does anyone know if this is aggressive behavior, a display of affection or mating behavior?

**Fishfirst** · 03-07-2006, 01:48 PM

ummm, to answer your question, no, and FYI this is the wrong forum.

Jolly Mon · 03-07-2006, 01:51 PM

Which forum should I be posting in? And no to aggression, affection or mating?

Bear with me, I am learning...

**Fishfirst** · 03-07-2006, 02:54 PM

oh sorry... no to the mating thing... and this is the saltwater forum. this should probably be in the freshwater forum...

I'm moving it to the correct area.

Jolly Mon · 03-07-2006, 02:57 PM

My bad. I see now that there is a beginner forum for Salt & Fresh.

03-07-2006, 01:34 PM	#1
Jolly Mon Fish Watcher Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Westminster, MD Age: 40 Posts: 28	Red Tail Shark Behavior I've had a Red Tail Black Shark and a Bala Shark together in the same tank for about 18 months (I know - not the best mix). They are both about the same size (4 in) and have never bothered each other. I recently moved them from a 10 gal to a 55 gal. Now the Red Tail has taken to "rubbing up against" the Bala - kind of like cuddling. Does anyone know if this is aggressive behavior, a display of affection or mating behavior? __________________ 55 Gallon Freshwater Black Red Tailed Shark Bala Shark (small will trade him when he grows) 2 African Dwarf Frogs 2 Clown Loaches 1 Peacock eel I never see

03-07-2006, 01:48 PM	#2
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,546	ummm, to answer your question, no, and FYI this is the wrong forum. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

03-07-2006, 01:51 PM	#3
Jolly Mon Fish Watcher Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Westminster, MD Age: 40 Posts: 28	Which forum should I be posting in? And no to aggression, affection or mating? Bear with me, I am learning... __________________ 55 Gallon Freshwater Black Red Tailed Shark Bala Shark (small will trade him when he grows) 2 African Dwarf Frogs 2 Clown Loaches 1 Peacock eel I never see

03-07-2006, 02:54 PM	#4
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,546	oh sorry... no to the mating thing... and this is the saltwater forum. this should probably be in the freshwater forum... I'm moving it to the correct area. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

03-07-2006, 02:57 PM	#5
Jolly Mon Fish Watcher Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Westminster, MD Age: 40 Posts: 28	My bad. I see now that there is a beginner forum for Salt & Fresh. __________________ 55 Gallon Freshwater Black Red Tailed Shark Bala Shark (small will trade him when he grows) 2 African Dwarf Frogs 2 Clown Loaches 1 Peacock eel I never see

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