Hello all,

Some time ago I inherited a Silver Shark and he's now grown to about 6" excluding caudal fin. He's housed in a Juwel Rio 240 along with three Plecs and two Synodontis (4" and 6" respectively). He seems very happy in his home but I realise he's just going to get bigger and bigger.

My question is this - is he already too large to be happy in his home and if not what is the maximum size allowable assuming no more fish are added to the tank?

Assuming his home is large enough, would it be wise to get him a couple of juvenile Silver Sharks for company? I realise that once they start to grow that they'll have to be removed.

Thanks in advance,
Nigel

Hi

Unfortunately he really needs 5 more of his own kind to be happy as Bala Sharks are shoaling fish. As he can reach over a foot in length he really needs rehoming as being in a tank that is too small will stunt his growth and the Rio 240 is not big enough for these fish who are naturally very vigorous swimmers. Have a look at our caresheet for full details, but these really need something in the order of an 8ft long 1000 litre tank.

My local fish shop has a group of silver sharks,I knew they got big but never really imagine how big, these are 12inches they are big and move alot, I cannot imagine them Being happy in anything less than 72x24x24,

Post crossed with fish lady, and I was 12 inches short on the tank size

Thanks for the quick reply Noodle. Luckily I live 100 yards from Wharf Aquatics and hopefully they'll take him on... or swap him for something more suitable!

Thanks again.