5 Bala Sharks For 1 Year...What I Learned!!!

[@Zachary360Games]

I love when you can hear the sounds fish make. I remember buying a group of full sized corydoras and wondering what that sound was when they smack the top of the water for air

[@dwsdarius]

Yes with these silent animals its always nice to get some sound

[@virajkalgutkar5181]

@@dwsdarius buddy please tell me the name of the fish at 5:42

[@renegadetherapper]

I love your approach to this. Instead of saying what most ppl say "don't get bala sharks, you're not cool just cuz you have bala sharks, they're way harder to take care of" you just say basically, these fish's name is misleading, but it's a cool fish if you can take care of it the right way and do your research. They look beautiful!

[@emmathecabbage]

10 years ago when I was a child I got a Bala shark with a pleco and angle and blue gourami in a 10gal because the pet store didn’t tell us how big they got. They were all tiny at the time (as small as you can get in the store). As I grew up I learnt they needed bigger tanks and now they are all buddies in a 75gal. The pleco is funnily enough the most aggressive out of everyone. The Bala shark is super chill and will eat out of my hands. He’s not shy but not mean either. Although I do get they like their own kind I have found he’s grown up well with the others since they’ve been together their whole life. He’s super healthy and only problem I ever had was him getting stuck in an ornament (luckily we saw him in time).

[@EvilA127]

How did you get your shark to trust u?

[@emmathecabbage]

@@EvilA127 I think as they grow up and get older they will trust you as they will eventually associate you with their food source

[@lukeclarke8054]

I kinda zoned out and was falling in love with the tank.

[@wolfmania10]

Greatest day of those fish’ life is the day I rescued them from their previous conditions❤️it was so horrrible to see I couldn’t stand to leave them there in that 10 gallon Petco tank. Second greatest day of their life is the day I shipped them out to you! They look beautiful so happy you took them in 🙏🏼just look at the giant home you gave them😍

[@dwsdarius]

Once again...thank you! I can't wait until they reach full size!

[@wolfmania10]

DWSDARIUS FISH TANKS despite their lack of colors, it’s beautiful to see the real potential of this fish when given proper home. Makes me feel bad for all those 2 inch juveniles that get sold off every week into such cruel conditions, that will never see their potential.

[@1cjl2]

You did the right thing. I can truly empathize because I had to re-home my balas when I moved 10 hours north. I cried so hard but they went to a good home with a local aquarist who really wanted more big balas for his massive aquarium.

[@dhammaboy1203]

Your entire tank is mesmerizing dude! 🙌🏻 Well done! Such great fish choices too - IMHO! Thanks for the helpful info.!

[@jillymuppet4263]

I love my bala's, I bought 3 not knowing a thing about them, I am now looking to buy my 3rd tank upgrade. They are worth it, and it is an excuse to buy a couple more, when they play they are hilarious to watch. I love how they eat out of my hand if I have food.

[@stephenschulte455]

Video on point as always my man you do a great job with production and getting straight to the fish thanks for the information looking forward to more

[@dwsdarius]

Thanks!

[@melsfreshwater6020]

Great video love your tanks. My bala sharks are about 5 years old, they are very confident fish & love their food great fish just need bigger and bigger tanks as they grow!

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you!

[@aldiaz33]

Balas are definitely under-rated. Really like the vibe in the 350. Nice tank!

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you!

[@IsabellaM._]

A catfish that screams?! So interesting.. . I used to think a 125 was big, but aftwr seeing it next to your 350, it looks really small. Terrific video.

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you, yes the raphael catfish is also called the talking catfish...last time I moved mine it was screaming!

[@jonharwood1639]

Those are some beautiful fish and a really beautiful tank! Great video!

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you!

[@TheDowntown02]

Can't wait for mine to see their full growth potential!

[@paulanthonynelson2733]

I just saved three juvenile Balas that i rescued from a Red Tailed Shark Fight Club of 6 Reds in a pet store...I then added two more from my local, and....I will need a bigger tank in 2-3 years i guess. Thanks for your video from Australia.

[@andyreminch6550]

Fish are lookin great my friend!👌👍💚

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you!

[@ShannonSerena-p9n]

Great video, I am considering a balance shark for my 240 gallon tank and think this will make an excellent addition.

[@dwsdarius]

Thanks, they are some of my favorite fish

[@justinrvarga7236]

Great video. The bala’ look like they’ve schooled up with the tinfoil barbs ❤️👌

[@dwsdarius]

Thanks, yes they really do well together

[@mindtwister1984]

Love the diversity in your tank. And getting the balance right too. A good mix of food keeps the fishes looking great.

[@curvex6078]

More videos of your Bala’s there stunning and very interesting!! Great video , keep posting ✊

[@anarcho-savagery2097]

Fun Fact: Bala in Spanish means Bullet. Not sure if they were named that because they are as fast as a bullet but its cool to make that connection from time to time.

[@Fine39XMEN]

First time seeing one of your videos and I like it! New sub here.

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you!

[@lagarto7023]

Awesome video!! Extremely Informative thanks! I only have 2 balas.. I guess I'll have to go get 3 more 🤷‍♂️ I'll tell the wife KZbin told me I had to 😂

[@dwsdarius]

They are awesome, they get a lot more confident in groups

[@glee5183]

Love those 2 huge tanks! Did you say you don’t heat your 2 big tanks? Can I ask how do the tanks stay at 70+ degrees?

[@dwsdarius]

Thanks, yes I don't heat them. The basement temperature stays at 74°F, so the tank stays there as well. The thermostat for my furnace is not in the basement so sometimes the basement temperature drops below the 74°F (my desired temperature setting), and that's why I can't unplug the heaters on my smaller tanks because in the brief time that it takes for the cool temps to reach the thermostat... the small tanks cool down quickly...my 2 larger tanks however have so much water that when the furnace is off for 1 or 2 hours it maintains a constant temperature.

[@robertbaker3174]

There is something about the contrasting black and silver. Had them before in with rainbows but along came Camallanus to witch I am happy to say I cured.

[@dwsdarius]

Yes , those are the ingredients for a relaxing tank!

[@jaymoreemmanuel7904]

Thanks for the info! Great tank! 👍🏾

[@crazydenmothersaturday.rob9516]

My biggest bala is about 11 inches of the three .. and they are fine with fish that either swim faster then they can to get away or they can't fit in their mouths cause mine have tried to eat everything I have ever put in there with very few exceptions

[@dwsdarius]

Wow, 11 inches I wonder how old!

[@Dave-jb9yk]

Great video, subscribed

[@offcomet4721]

I love that tank. Someday I want a large tank to keep something like this.

[@salvolondon]

I love that tank , you’re right , that water flow is mesmerizing . Looks so natural . Baka sharks are beautiful but they get too big for my tanks. I have barbs ( tigers and rosy ) , as you said they are if the same family ( ciprinidae)

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you, yes barbs all together are my second favorite group of fish after cichlids!

[@davidecardinali9998]

barbs have a beautiful shape ... maybe the best one among the freshwater fish if you dont count fancy stuff like discus or angel fish ...

[@melkillam4459]

I think bala sharks are beautiful. I would love to have some, but sadly, I'm not prepared for such wonderful fish.😢

[@djgremlin5830]

nice tin foil barbs too , iv had both bala's and tin foils before they interact quite well

[@Teramydog]

Me too check my channel

[@lboogie738aquatics]

Awesome video bro. Man you gota get the red devil out of there. We both can tell he is miserable as hell in there. You might as well get rid of him, if you plan on keeping in there

[@dwsdarius]

Thanks, yes he's not enjoying the tank...and the other fish are not enjoying him

[@martialag]

Indominus! That's cool! I named my dinosaur bichir Mosasaurus 😂😂

[@moscowcowboy_13]

wow you are lucky! my balas got huge and aggressive and in the end I couldn't even handle one of them

[@dwsdarius]

Wow, so far one of mine is aggressive...maybe its a male/ female thing

[@moscowcowboy_13]

@@dwsdarius I think they are just mental fish, they get big more quickly than other fish and if they don't get a much bigger space they get nervous

[@smolshay]

I definitely think that 350 is overstocked and filled with tension. Not enough plants or other coverage for the various fish to get away from each other. Not to mention the bioload must be awful. I would really only keep the Balas and a few smaller fish in that tank. With more plant cover and landscape.

[@smokingtooka6249]

When I’m older and rich I’m getting a huge tank of these guys

[@vivaeuropa]

I remember being broke at 15 wanting these with Oscar's. Now I'm 21 with 15k in the bank but a small rv so still can't get my dream tank until I get a house😪

[@kumarsa108]

One of the few big fish that can live in planted aquarium. Not correct to say they can't. My tank is gross volume 1,588l (419 US gallons). I have always put off buying them, but I think I'm going to. Haibabarben videos on KZbin from 12 years ago ( 2008/9) were great inspiration.

[@yournumberonepal]

Love the set-up. Most people try having these fish in tiny tanks, good to see them in a big tank with great water flow. I had Bala's and if you hand feed them they will warm up to you.

[@1cjl2]

I used to hand feed my balas. They were pretty great

[@barrierislandaquatics5028]

Thank tank is gorgeous! Keep it amazing fish

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you!

[@matthewm.3990]

Nice footage

[@ScottParisi]

Is there a lone Peacock bass in there as well? I would think they're too aggressive for the tsnjt.

[@dwsdarius]

Yes it is, peacock bass are really not that aggressive when they are young...once they grow to about 12" however they become quite rude

[@reedgold5955]

You should do a video on your pearl cichlid 👌🏻

[@keganchappell4132]

First comment😃 I like yo vids homie

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you!

[@ZacharyDarkes]

Cool looking fish not gonna lie

[@kyles5960]

awesome video

[@ghostownbullies]

Beautiful tank

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you!

[@darrylgrice24]

Love the video love the fish

[@dwsdarius]

Thank you!

[@willgrimes7941]

Thanks I’m getting a bala shark tomorrow

[@darnellc6612]

Lol Convicts are always fighting. They have no chill whatsoever

[@theredtree7493]

This fish originally came from Malaysia unfortunately they went extinct in our country. So I would like to say thank you for your hardwork keeping the fish safe and happily.

[@macrosetellagracilis9946]

And also Indonesia of course!

[@jinyangzhou5936]

What is your substrate? Is that gravel or pebble? And where did you buy these wood piece and stone?

[@dwsdarius]

The substrate is pool filter sand from Lowes home improvement. I collected the rocks and wood from local waterways

[@micko9111]

What filtration you use? I’ve got one fluval 402 and one wave maker planning in adding another canister filters and another wave maker

[@kylerzepski4519]

Hey I saw your video on the bala shark I have three in a 90 gallon tank I wanted to upgrade to a 150 but I live on a second floor apartment and I’m afraid it will fall thru the ceiling. My bala is about 6-7 inches the other two are small how long do you think I can keep them in a 90 gallon before having to upgrade?? Also I think I have enough flow I have a aqua clear 110 and a cascade 1500 canister with a spray bar on my 90 is that enough??

[@dwsdarius]

That sounds like its enough flow. These guys grow very slow, you probably can go 3-4 years before your 6-7 incher reaches 10 which would be the time to upgrade

[@elvinsworld11]

Nice tank

[@dwsdarius]

Thanks!

[@Shadowdoe1]

Will they live with mollies? Cause I have a gold dust Molly and a normal Molly and forgot to mention that I have minnow I think it is a shiner will it live with them

[@kai_s.5177]

Where did you get your sand? Love that natural look.

[@dwsdarius]

Thats actually play sand from lowes hardware cleaned very well

[@kai_s.5177]

@@dwsdarius oh! Ok cool thx bro.

[@brucekent7442]

Cute Bala Sharks

[@micko9111]

Yep the Bala’s are very fast swimmers

[@maxwellethoxian4085]

Bala sharks are sensitive to fast water temp fluctuations that's what I've learned my 3 month old died cuz my temp control malfunctioned

[@dhammaboy1203]

That sux - sorry to hear that -but it helps to share what you’ve learned. Thank you!

[@generikgamer1234]

They would look good in a big school

[@lauchlanstill6677]

I only have 4 but as soon as I get a bigger tank I’m thinking of getting another 4

[@davidlambert6171]

I have one bala shark and it bullies my lone silver dollar but don't mess with the 2 angel fish! He knows there's strength in numbers! Haha! Also its a noisy eater. You can hear him nibbling on the flakes during feeding time. Also it does not like sudden moves in front of the tank or else it will jump!

[@Walker82kg]

You think I can do Bala's tiger barbs and spotted pictus my dream tank got the first two worried the pictus might eat the barbs what to you think barbs bug enough to avoid the spotted pictus

[@nirav6983]

Very informative

[@bradonoliver4698]

Can you tell me what list on food the Bela or bella sharks eat like specific name of food

[@dwsdarius]

I feed mine hikari carnivore sticks and hikari sinking cichlid gold as a staple. They enjoy blood worms as a occasional treat.

[@tavoo7963]

Hello, can I have Rodostomus and Bashak in the same aquarium?

[@driftindriftwood7301]

A friend of mine had to put a couple down and heard that boiling water hitting the gills is instant death. He placed them in a bucket and poured the boiling water in and the scales and eyeballs went everywhere. It was brutal.

[@dwsdarius]

Wow

[@roseaskew5340]

overdose water with clove oil... is what I was told. small bucket of tank water and add it into the water. last time I had to put a fish down this way was very peaceful.

[@alfietowner6217]

Sorry mate but looking to get Bala sharks and was just gonna ask where you got that tank from as it looks ideal for me thanks again.

[@dwsdarius]

Hey, I bought this tank from fishtanksdirect.com

[@alfietowner6217]

@@dwsdarius cheers buddy

[@ajitshetty2742]

Hi I have got some bosemani rainbow fish can you please let me know what is the best food you can feed them. They are very fussy eaters. Will really appreciate your answer. Thanks

[@dwsdarius]

When I kept Bosemani rainbows I fed them tropical flake food as a staple diet and I treated them with blood worms and fluval bugbites

[@ajitshetty2742]

@@dwsdarius Thanks for the advice

[@giri3161]

Which filter is used in this aquarium

[@lobosjeffunnormal6209]

Do u add water to the bloodworm Cube

[@fishhubbd]

Amazing

[@dwsdarius]

Thanks

[@PlanetaryDweeb]

do you really look at the amazing water flow on top for hours like you said you could?

[@dwsdarius]

Well not hours, but I do stair a lot especially on my 880g because its lower and easier to get comfortable while looking from above. The longest I've stared was about 45min

[@TheInsideMinder]

Do you go scuba diving the siphon it out

[@dwino2011]

in indonesia they were called BALASAK.. just they have shark look alike

[@minhtue90]

How big is your tank!

[@micko9111]

I was worried about my silver shark growth but going off your 2years for 2inches mines still got some growing to do had them about 3months only grew maybe 1.5cm

[@dizzlerizzle2775]

i wonder if running a air stone would help co2 level in an aquarium since there co2 in the air

[@ryansib8661]

People will say it will gas off but it technically would dissolve CO2 the same way it dissolves oxygen! It would be better than nothing for plants !

[@traveric3]

Yes it will essentially help maintain equilibrium with the atmosphere. The one major situation when you should not use one is if you are dosing extra CO2, cuz then you will be gassing off an wasting it lol. Another big benefit of the airstone is to add circulation to any dead spots.

[@dwsdarius]

Yes air stones are a more popular way to add oxygen to a tank.

[@Zitoune1954]

FYI Darius, many species of sharks are very social. Many.

[@dwsdarius]

Yeah right after I said that I remembered watching schools of sharks go into feeding frenzies on reefs

[@lobosjeffunnormal6209]

How do u prepare blood worms

[@eddyrdz7543]

Hey bro, where’s the video where you drilled your 350. I just bought the same tank you did and want to see how you went about it

[@aquariumaddictions7672]

if its acrylic use a drill bit which is used for drilling wood.

[@dwsdarius]

I didn't really show detail of the process, I used a wood drill bit and wet the blade when it got hot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGaan6urqt6qZ5o at 5:13 of that video

[@eddyrdz7543]

@@dwsdarius thanks buddy. Always enjoy your content and you always help us newer fish keepers out. Keep making great content!

[@dwsdarius]

@@eddyrdz7543 Thanks!

[@jed1493]

What do you feed that flagtail he’s a beast!💪

[@dwsdarius]

He eats the hikari carnviore sticks during feeding...but grazes on algae for the rest of the day

[@edgarascencio563]

How many Bala Sharks would I be able to keep in a 75G

[@dwsdarius]

You can keep 3 in a 75g for a few years but as adults they'd need something bigger because they can reach about 12 inches

[@edgarascencio563]

@@dwsdarius alright awesome thank you so much

[@chalachala6]

Is the tank depth deep enough for all those fish?

[@dwsdarius]

The tank is 96 inches x 36 inches x 24 inches. Long term, this tank would be too small considering the potential full size of these fish. This is not the permanent stocking, eventually the tinfoil barbs will be removed and maybe even the bala sharks to another tank and this tank will be a veija community

[@chalachala6]

@@dwsdarius thanks for replying! Yeah? I was also thinking long term in the sense that the fish you mentioned, do grow considerably in size 😊 good to hear you're already thinking about long term options for their welfare 🙋‍♂️

[@smolshay]

@@dwsdarius dude. Even right now that tank is way overstocked and causing unnessecary stress on all the fish from the aggression, and lack of cover. You know for a fact that this shouldn't of even been a temporary stocking. It should've just been the Bala, maybe a couple smaller fish, and way more plants and hardscape.

[@4-hfarm671]

Can I keep rambow shark with parrot fish?

[@frenky9852]

Can i put small balla Shark for like 1year or two and after i put the balla shark in 600l can i do. That

[@jrsalazar24]

What substrate do you recommend for Bala’s sand or rocks ?

[@dwsdarius]

I think they prefer sand, they love sifting for crumbs after a feeding.

[@jrsalazar24]

@@dwsdarius yeah i had white sand in my tank and my Bala’s would always eat food in the sand and spit the sand out but I recently switched to black rocks and there perfectly fine with the rocks as well , thanks for your input as well

[@yungsaturn5170]

What if my Bala fish eat more than the other fish I have ??

[@badger3044]

What do you do to regulate your pH and keep it at that 6.2

[@dwsdarius]

My pH is at 6.8 All of the driftwood in the tank no doubt has an effect on the level lowering it a bit

[@ianmoto1410]

how did you get your bloodworms?

[@dwsdarius]

I buy the frozen from the pet store.

[@twasbrillig33]

why is your red devil hiding? lol BTW if you want a fish that makes a clicking noise try TIGER BOTIAS! They click constantly when chasing one another.

[@mtb7725]

What size tanks do you have

[@dwsdarius]

350 gallons

[@CociesrosHp]

I would say 125 is way to small. In sweden the general "smallest considered" is 200 gallons and I agree with that. 90 is way to small, even if the aquarium was wider than standard a fullgrown shark would not be able to turn easily.

[@CociesrosHp]

But 90 works for young ones.

[@felipebarran1350]

What's your filtration??

[@dwsdarius]

DIY Sump system

[@benjaminsilvert1880]

It sounds like when I feed my Madagascar rainbows, they always make a lot of noise when they eat floating food.

[@benjaminsilvert1880]

@NihlusGreen Yeah they are pretty great they like to move it move it, they like to move it!

[@gabrielsanchez6886]

Hey I want bala sharks, when I buy them they die the same day I acclimate them to the water, they are fine the the bucket and seem happy, but then they go in they stay in the same spot then die, anyone know anything on why

[@dwsdarius]

I'd test your water parameters, sounds like theirs something in your tank killing them

[@virajkalgutkar5181]

Please tell the name of the fish at 5:42

[@cosmicre4per40]

The one in the middle is the bala shark but the orange ones are Tinfoil Barbs

[@Rio_SenpaiYT]

today, bala sharks have been tagged as an endangered species in their native country, indonesia. Over fishing and commercial fish industries has declined the bala shark population to a dangerous rate. Fly high beautiful creatures 🕊️

[@EvilA127]

Fish need social lives but they don't make phones for fish

[@Shadowdoe1]

Oh also a angel