Full Bala Shark Profile
- Scientific Name: Balantiocheilus melanopterus
- Other Names: Silver Shark
- Family: Cyprinidae
- Origin: Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra
- Adult Size: 14 inches (35 cm)
- Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tanks
- Lifespan: 10+ years
- Tank Level: All levels
- Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallon
- Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
- Breeding: Egglayer - not bred in captivity
- Care: Easy to Intermediate
- pH: 5.8 - 7.0
- Hardness: 5 dGH
- Temperature: 72-82 F (22-28 C)
