Red Tail Shark

[Mel&Rick]

Hi all! I'm hoping someone can help me out. I was recently given a 30g (high) tank with the condition that I took the Red Tail Shark in it. So, I did, but how long can he stay in this tank? He now has 3 Tiger Barbs, an Albino Tiger Barb and a Sailfin Pleco as tank mates. Thanks for your help.

Also, is there such a thing as over filtration for a tank? Thanks again!

Mel

 

[CBTF]

Well I have a 40g with one of those in it, he's very large but seems happy. I wouldnt add much if I were you, if you really wanted to maybe a few danios. Most here will say you're overstocked im sure but take care of the tank and I think you'll be fine.

My 40G has 2 sharks and one pleco in it, and they're about 6 years old now!

 

[sylvia]

There's no such thing as over-filtration unless you are keeping fish that preffer slow movement.

Add some more tiger barbs to bring the number to 7. The color doesn't matter - they are all the same species and have the same requirements.

Stick to only one shark or shark-like fish in total as they dislike similar looking fish and are territorial. Your RTBS should be fine permanently in te 30 gallon.

The plec will out-grow it though - they get to 18"!

 

[Mel&Rick]

Well I have a 40g with one of those in it, he's very large but seems happy. I wouldnt add much if I were you, if you really wanted to maybe a few danios. Most here will say you're overstocked im sure but take care of the tank and I think you'll be fine.

My 40G has 2 sharks and one pleco in it, and they're about 6 years old now!

Thanks for your input. Question though, are you saying it is already overstocked or would be if I put more fish in? I planned on leaving it how it currently is.

There's no such thing as over-filtration unless you are keeping fish that preffer slow movement.

Add some more tiger barbs to bring the number to 7. The color doesn't matter - they are all the same species and have the same requirements.

Stick to only one shark or shark-like fish in total as they dislike similar looking fish and are territorial. Your RTBS should be fine permanently in te 30 gallon.

The plec will out-grow it though - they get to 18"!

I know they plec will outgrow it. He's another we "rescued" from someone else. LOL In about 2 months we are getting a 55g and he'll be moved to there and whatever bigger tanks we get after that.
Thanks!

 

[Katchan]

Your tank is not over stocked and fish choice seems fine, you could probably add another 2-3 barbs to spread their aggression round.

Andrew