Oscars With Bala Sharks And Clown Loaches

[trout750]

has anyone ever housed an oscar with clown loaches(4") and bala sharks(5" ), .
i am temped to get get a small one to add to the tank(5x2x2).

 

[SamUK]

yea i have my oscar in with 5 clowns and a couple of balas and they get on fine.


oscars sometimes a lil amused as to what the clowns are doing but thats it.

 

[trout750]

yea i have my oscar in with 5 clowns and a couple of balas and they get on fine.


oscars sometimes a lil amused as to what the clowns are doing but thats it.

how big are your oscar and clowns. im just a bit concerned about the oscar eating or attacking the others when he has grown.

 

[SamUK]

oscars about 6" now and my clowns and bala are about 3".

 

[trout750]

oscars about 6" now and my clowns and bala are about 3".

thanks, ive always wanted a pet dog in a tank, im going to get one at the weekend.

 

[Anthony!]

I have to rain a little on your parade. Sorry. Bala Sharks need huge amounts of room, buddies, and swimming space. I've read that they need 150 gallon tanks and up. But, I think the (1) Oscar and several clown loaches would do just fine. not sure how many clown loaches would be good though.

 

[trout750]

I have to rain a little on your parade. Sorry. Bala Sharks need huge amounts of room, buddies, and swimming space. I've read that they need 150 gallon tanks and up. But, I think the (1) Oscar and several clown loaches would do just fine. not sure how many clown loaches would be good though.

i have four bala sharks in my tank.

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

at least four clowns to keep em happy

 

[trout750]

at least four clowns to keep em happy

i have five clown loaches