| Bala Sharks | Aquarium Care |
| Size | Depending on size of Aquarium or Pond up to 14 inches or 35 cm |
| Fish Hardiness | Easy to keep |
| Water Temperature | 69.8 to 84.2°F or 21 to 29°C |
| Water Ph | 6.0 to 8.0 pH |
| Water Hardness | 5 to 15 dH |
| Peaceful or Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Number of same species in tank | Two or more |
| Community Fish | Yes |
| Sexes | Not easy to determine, females generally have a more rounded body |
| Strata | All |
| Food | Flake food, blood worms and live foods |
| Breeding | Not really possible |
| Other names | Silver Shark, Tricolor Shark |
| Scientific name | Balantiocheilos melanopterus |
| Lifespan | 10 years and older |
Aquarium Conditions For The Bala Shark
These are excellent fish for a community tank but can also be kept in a species tank. Although they look very much like sharks they are not aggressive at all.When kept alone they tend to become lonesome and will swim up and down against the glass. At least two is enough but depending on your tank size and how many other fish in the tank, four or more will be better.