freshwater
Bala shark
Balantiocheilos melanopterus
medium
Quick stats
๐Size
35cm
๐ชฃMin tank
300L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
22 to 28C
๐งชpH
6.5 to 7.5
โญDifficulty
medium
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Hardy
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care notes
Also called the silver shark. Impressive and active schooling fish that sadly grows much larger than most buyers expect or are prepared for. Needs a very large tank and a group of 4 plus. Jumps readily so a secure lid is essential.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworm and vegetables. Active and greedy feeder. Feed twice daily.
๐ฃBreeding
Not bred in captivity. All available fish are wild caught or farm bred using hormonal induction in ponds.
๐คGood tankmates
Large robust fish, Rainbowfish, Large barbs
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Small fish under 6cm, Shrimp, Invertebrates


