Angry Shark

[Genesis]

http/www.####.com/forum/Profile_R...hark-t4392.html

says 20 gal

 

[Angel Lady]

I was just using the inch rule as an examle for his size of tank that will be too many fish when they get bigger. And they are all telling you the truth about your shark. As he grows he will on get meaner. I keep these fish I know what I am talking about they are Mean. And they love being mean and they like to be the boss of what ever tank they are in...

 

[Genesis]

how long till he gets to the full 4"?

 

[Genesis]

HEY PEOPLE!!!

i gave the shark his own section of the tank and he is much less aggressive to the other fish, he has established a territory and only chases small fish who enter it (kribensis, loach ect.)

success B)

PICTURES:

New Tank Layout:
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A Happy Shaun (my shark) In His Den:
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i will be getting another tank as soon as i have the cash, this will be a tank especially for Shaun (my shark) and Gabriel (my angel fish)

 

[Fella]

A 55 litre tank is not big enough for a RTBS. You will need to get bigger, as other people have said in this thread.

Please, if you cannot house a fish correctly, do not own it. It is not fair.

 

[Genesis]

im getting a new tank anyway

 

[Fella]

[quote name=''genesis' post='972389' date='Nov 15 2005, 12:57 AM']
im getting a new tank anyway
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I'd suggest you get the bigger tank sooner. I don't mean to be patronising, but I don't know what you know about fish, do you know about stunting?

 

[Genesis]

i do, apparently im allowed nothing less than 40% of the recommended size (20 us gal) before it will die so a RTBS cant live in under 6 gal, my tank is 13 gal, so it should be fine, well, he wont die at least, but he will get a bigger tank, its just, i cant get a bigger tank till i get more cash, ive got £25 now, i get £10.50 a week so about 6 weeks till i can get a nice tank (2nd hand)

 

[Fella]

[quote name=''genesis' post='972408' date='Nov 15 2005, 01:06 AM']
i do
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I've got half an hour on my hands, if you want I can do a full breakdown about what should be done about your tank if you'd like? There are some issues that need to be addressed and we could see what would be the best method to fixing the problem?

 

[Genesis]

[quote name='Fella' post='972412' date='Nov 15 2005, 01:07 AM']
[quote name=''genesis' post='972408' date='Nov 15 2005, 01:06 AM']
i do
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I've got half an hour on my hands, if you want I can do a full breakdown about what should be done about your tank if you'd like? There are some issues that need to be addressed and we could see what would be the best method to fixing the problem?
[/quote]


MSN messenger - my address - thehorizon@hotmail.co.uk

 

[Fella]

I don't often use MSN I'm afraid, it would be easier if I could post it as well though, I can include references that way, as well as images.

Would you like me to go through the tank?

 

[Genesis]

sure, would be much appreciated

 

[Fella]

Okey doke

I own a 60 litre tank myself so am reasonably familiar with it's size. Sadly, it is not big enough for angelfish, as they require 18" minimum height requirement, because they are big fish that get taller rather than longer.

An RTBS, as you have learned, is an aggressive fish that is willing to bite and chase other tank mates. This isn't very good for either the RTBS or the fish it is chasing, as stress is a big fish killer.

Sucking loach? You haven't identified what this is. Is it one of these -

or is it more like this -

?

3 Kribensis is pushing it by far in a 55 litre. Kribensis require 10 gallons each, are aggressive towards other tankmates when breeding, and are also aggressive to their own kind! Often people will have to seperate a pair because the male is attacking the female or vice versa. Kribs need a 20 gallon in order to stake out a territory. These requirements, plus the shark, make them unsuitably housed in your tank.


So, we've established that the tank is too small, which leaves you with the option of rehoming the fish, or, getting them a bigger tank. Keeping them as they are is not an option, as they will end up stunted, and inevitably live short stressful lives.

So, if you want to upgrade, and keep all the fish (this is ignoring the algae eater right now, which I am labelling unidentified), what size tank are you going to need?

A popular sized footprint for an 18" high tank is 48x12x18. I myself had one of these for goldfish, and it was a great tank. 45 US gallon, which makes it better for all the fish involved. I recommend you keep only 2 Kribs however, a male and a female. Keeping 3 will lead to one being bullied or shunned while the others pair off. I know you are drastically avoiding rehoming your fish, but this is the only way possible to make the tank inhabitants healthy and happy IMO.

The RTBS will have plenty of time to get big in the 45, plus, the angel fish will be able to grow long also.

Are you any closer to knowing the algae eaters identity?

 

[Genesis]

any GBP price estimates on a 45 usg?

 

[Fella]

[quote name=''genesis' post='972465' date='Nov 15 2005, 01:50 AM']
any GBP price estimates on a 45 usg?
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My first one cost me 52.99. It did not come with filter or heater however.


Algae eater?