New tank advise

hpsheba

Got a small tank to start me off as I always wanted to keep fish but was unsure of what level of work it would take.

Anyhow, 50 litre, let it stand for a weeks with just the stones in it, then added the water . Then went to petshop where a nice guy told me I would need to get bacteria and a water conditioner and he also advised to leave that sit for another 2/3 weeks and get water tested. All good so far. Water test came back good. So got 5 little fish, Danios, as per his advise. Then a week or 2 later added 2 more other fish, little sharks.

Have done 2 water changes, taking about 20 litres out and adding back in water with the conditioner in it BUT here is my problem, water does not seem to clear.

All 7 fish seem fine and healthy, and I was not planning on putting anymore in , was hoping to get a larger tank before I got any more , but would love to get this sorted. Would hate to think it not a healthy place ,

Any advise welcome.

Thanks

kylith

What type of fish are the little sharks? Some of them get very large. Post a photo if you don't know the exact species.

hpsheba

BALA Silver Shark 2"

7ofBrian

Tank is nowhere near big enough for bala sharks I'm afraid

kylith

Definitley, they get to about a foot long; much too big for your tank.

hpsheba

Ok, was thinking of getting a bigger tank soon anyway but will order one this week. Will they be ok for a few weeks while I get new one ready. Would I need to go more than 150 litre?

Also this sounds mad , is there a way of only getting male fish or is that a bad idea?

Sleepy

I think so hpsheba, these guys get really big. So big I'm not sure they're really advisable for home aquariums. I reckon you'd need a 5/6 foot long tank at least to give them a little bit of room.

7ofBrian

Here ya go

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Bala+Shark+Care