Sharks!!

[crackenhunter]

I have a 24x12x12 Rio tank with a current population of 10 Neon Tetra's, 2 Guppies (1 male, 1 female) and 2 Mollies (1 Black and 1 Dalmation).

I remember my Aunt had a Red Tailed Black Shark in her tank (think that's what it's called ) Would I be able to have one of these in my tank or would it not be an advisable choice??

Any help would be much appreciated.

James

 

[wetwetwet]

Hi James,

have a little look at

THIS THREAD

 

[cichlidmaster]

Your tank works out to about 15 US gallons and IMO is to small to house a red tail shark.

IMO you have also reached your tanks holding capacity for fish. While I have my own opinions on RTBS, I would not advise putting one in anything smaller than a 30x12x12.

JMO.

CM

 

[crackenhunter]

Thanks for that mate

I might give it a couple of weeks and then think about getting one.

I'm sure that my Aunt didn't have any problems with her shark and it was in a tank with Neon's, Tiger Barbs and a few others.

If my memory serves me right it wasn't until they added a rather large Angel fish that the cannibalism started.

I just think they are really impressive and needed a bit more info before going ahead. Don't want to run before I walk.

Thanks again mate.
James

 

[Amadaca]

At least a 90cm, or 3 ft, aquarium should house a red-tailed black.