Bala Shark Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Origin region
Southeast Asia
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
30.00
Minimum tank (L)
450
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
Southeast Asia
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer. Very rarely bred in home aquaria.
Notes
Fast, nervous shoaler that reaches 25–35 cm. Needs long tank and group of 5+ to reduce stress.