Balrog

Balrog
Appears:	All tanks
Type:	Alien
Health:	Low-Medium
Speed:	Normal
Ability:	None

Balrog is the second alien encountered in Insaniquarium. You first encounter Balrog in Tank 1-4. He is often accompanied with Sylvester in Tank 1 and in the Final Boss Fight. In Tank 4, he is accompanied with Psychosquid.

Anatomy

Balrog is mostly golden yellow in color, with red hair, red eyes, a tail, and has claws just like Sylvester, except they are much shorter.

Story

Many people want to know: How does Balrog manage to keep his hair so thick and luxurious? Balrog answers: "First of all, to keep the shine in my hair, I try to avoid using heated styling tools. I also like to use a wide-tooth comb while in the shower so that I can distribute my conditioner EVENLY. Finally, when sleeping, I put my hair in a scrunchie to prevent breakage."

Strategies

General

Balrog, unlike his previous counterpart, has more health than Sylvester has. When you see this enemy, don't underestimate him, as this can be a big threat to your fish. Itchy (the swordfish) is best at attacking Balrog.

Challenge Mode

If Sylvester and Balrog are spawned during increased difficulties, these combinations will be very troublesome. The thing is that six combinations will almost eat all of your fish. You will need to bring in Gash for your disposal.

Final Boss Fight

Sylvester and Balrog are spawned during the battle with Cyrax. However, the two of them have lower health. Just shoot them a few times until they are no more.

Trivia

• Balrog is the second alien you fight, so he is still very weak. He takes 22 hits from an un-upgraded blaster.
• Balrog is sometimes mistaken for a female, when the person mistaking him for a female doesn't know his name that is.
• Despite being the second alien, Balrog seems a bit more devastating when accompanied with Psychosquid in Tank 4; he might have a slight increase in health, this might not be true however.
• In Insaniqualien: Revenge of the Fish, Balrog takes the place of carnivores.
• The concept and appearance of Balrog maybe based off wordplay of the real life sea creature known as a Sea Lion.
• Balrog and Sylvester are the only aliens that make a similar roar when they appear.
• Balrog is probably named after the monster of the Tolkein universe, or else for one of the many pop-culture references named for this monster.
• Balrog is the only alien to appear in all tanks.