is my bala shark happy or not?

[wuvmybetta]

I bought a bala shark about a week ago,he seems overly energetic and happy but then again...he seems like he's constantly looking for something....does he want a school? or will he be content to just hang out with the other fish? He's eating fine,but swims close to the walls as if he enjoys the company of his reflection (or racing it ,whew he's fast) Any suggestions? I'll gladly buy a few more ,they're super cute but I was certain he'd be content alone

 

[CFC]

You need at least 2 more,Balas are shoal fish and quickly become depressed if kept alone.How large is your tank?They grow fast and can get to 13" you really shouldn't keep them in anything less than a 55g and with 3 prefferably at least a 75g

 

[wuvmybetta]

hmm, well he's in a 29 gallon right now but he's super tiny,barely 2 inches,I'm sure I'll be purchasing another tank w/in the next year or so,he'll have to move over to the new tank then if he's going to get THAT big ,but for now I think I will purchase a couple more,just so he doesn't feel like an oddball or anything,thanks~