freshwater

Bala shark

Balantiocheilos melanopterus
medium
Bala shark

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
35cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
300L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
22 to 28C
๐ŸงชpH
6.5 to 7.5
โญDifficulty
medium
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Hardy
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater

๐Ÿ“Care 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.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworm and vegetables. Active and greedy feeder. Feed twice daily.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Not bred in captivity. All available fish are wild caught or farm bred using hormonal induction in ponds.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Large robust fish, Rainbowfish, Large barbs

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Small fish under 6cm, Shrimp, Invertebrates

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