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Is a 6.5 gallon tank big enough for two Bala sharks to thrive?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish

Will 2 Bala sharks be okay in my 6.5 gallon tank

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on April 18th, 2018

No, this is far too small for an animal of this size assuming you will be keeping them for the length of their life. A single Bala shark should be kept in something as large as 25 - 30 gallons as a juvenile. They will require something much larger than this once they reach adult size. Hope this makes sense. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

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