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Silver Shark
Balantiocheilus melanopterus
The Silver Shark, also known as the Bala Shark and is great for the semi-aggressive community aquarium. This is one of the more passive freshwater sharks, and they are an active fish that will be visible during the day. The Silver Shark is a beautiful fish with a metallic silver body with a yellow and black dorsal and caudal fin.
It requires a large aquarium with driftwood, rocks, and spots of dense vegetation. This shark does best in small groups of 3 or more, as they prefer to school in the aquarium. Unfortunately, the breeding habits of the Bala Shark have not been documented. A tank which contains driftwood, and rock refuges, along with areas of dense planting will be the ideal home for this fish. The fish is a generalist eater, and will eat everything from flaked food to freeze dried and live food.
Suggested tank companions: Barbs, Danios, Gouramis, Rainbowfish, similar sized New World Cichlids
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 4cm - 6cm
Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.
Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 400 litres
- Diet:
- Omnivore
- Origin:
- Farm Raised, Thailand
- Temp (C):
- 22-27 C
- Max Size:
- 25cm
- Family:
- Cyprinidae
- Temperament:
- Semi-aggressive
- pH:
- 6.5 - 7.0
- Care Level:
- Easy
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy Silver Shark
Medium 4 - 6cm
- 1 to 3 - £2.40
- 4 or more items - £2.20
Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Silver Shark with these other fish:
