Bala shark care
Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Bala shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus) grows to about 35 cm (13.8 in) and needs a tank of at least 500 liters (132 US gallons). Keep it at 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) with a pH of 6.5–8.
FreshwaterMediumPeacefulJumps: keep a lid onEats small fish
Adult size35 cm · 13.8 in
Smallest tank500 L · 132 gal
Temperature22–28 °C · 72–82 °F
pH6.5–8
GroupGroups of 5+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
AngelfishNerite snailMystery snailFancy goldfishCommon plecoClown loachYoyo loachFiremouth cichlidPeacock cichlidSeverumSiamese algae eaterRainbow shark
Avoid with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraCherry barbTiger barbDwarf gouramiOtocinclus
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
Tiburón balaTubarão-balaRequin argentéHaibarbeSqualo argentatoBala köpek balığı