Too many Black Sharks

ynnek · 07-31-2005, 10:05 PM

I have a 30 gallon tank, given to me by my sister, I had to replace the power filter & light fixture. I cycled the tank & was ready to add fish. I went to Petco & talked to one of the people in auquatics. She sold me 2 black sharks. They seem to be fascinating fish, but after doing some research I found out that they did not care for their own kind. They are about 3 inches in length. I realize I need to find a new bigger home for them, but noone in my family wants an aquarium. My question is how fast do they grow, which will tell me how long I have to get another tank or two. I really wish the person at Petco had been properly trained. If she was she would have known not to sel me two of them. One is really shy & the other one chases him quite often. I also have a 55 gallon with 2 Bala sharks, 2 & 3 inches & 5 Red Eyed Tetras (all one inch), which I have planned to upgrade to 125 gallon.

BlackArchFish · 07-31-2005, 10:57 PM

Black Sharks SHOULD be kept by themselves, or in groups of 5 or more to keep from Domination problems, so the shy one is probably going to be killed

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**Fishfirst** · 08-01-2005, 01:57 AM

Put one in the 55 gallon. He'd be a great addition to that tank.

fishfreaks · 08-01-2005, 06:10 AM

sounds as if fishfirst has you covered. but i would also like to add that alot of people here at fishforums have had experience with stores just trying to make sales. Welcome to the forums and we hope that you stick around!

07-31-2005, 10:05 PM	#1
ynnek Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 40 Posts: 1	Too many Black Sharks I have a 30 gallon tank, given to me by my sister, I had to replace the power filter & light fixture. I cycled the tank & was ready to add fish. I went to Petco & talked to one of the people in auquatics. She sold me 2 black sharks. They seem to be fascinating fish, but after doing some research I found out that they did not care for their own kind. They are about 3 inches in length. I realize I need to find a new bigger home for them, but noone in my family wants an aquarium. My question is how fast do they grow, which will tell me how long I have to get another tank or two. I really wish the person at Petco had been properly trained. If she was she would have known not to sel me two of them. One is really shy & the other one chases him quite often. I also have a 55 gallon with 2 Bala sharks, 2 & 3 inches & 5 Red Eyed Tetras (all one inch), which I have planned to upgrade to 125 gallon.

07-31-2005, 10:57 PM	#2
BlackArchFish Nerdical Maximus! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL Age: 19 Posts: 376	Black Sharks SHOULD be kept by themselves, or in groups of 5 or more to keep from Domination problems, so the shy one is probably going to be killed ! __________________ -= 30 Gallon Long 4 Albino Cories, 1 Blue Ram, 1 Female Betta, 5 Flame Tetras, 6 Neon Tetras. -= 30 Gallon Tall 1 Marble Angelfish, 1 Male Betta. -= 10 Gallon Tank Gold Gourami.

08-01-2005, 01:57 AM	#3
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,704 Blog Entries: 6	Put one in the 55 gallon. He'd be a great addition to that tank. __________________ 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

08-01-2005, 06:10 AM	#4
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,272	sounds as if fishfirst has you covered. but i would also like to add that alot of people here at fishforums have had experience with stores just trying to make sales. Welcome to the forums and we hope that you stick around! __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

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