Bala Shark
Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Gallons Per Fish:
30 gallons (114 liters)
Minimum Tank Size:
120 gallons (454 liters)
Maximum Fish Size:
14in (36cm)
Aggressive:
No
Eats other fish:
No
Temperature Range:
72-82°F (22.2-27.8°C)
pH Range:
6.2-7.8
Hardness Range:
5-15°
Tank Region:
All Regions
Life Span:
10 years
Family:
Cyprinidae
Classification:
Cyprinids
All Common Names:
Bala Shark, Silver Shark, Tricolor Shark
All Scientific Names:
Balantiocheilos melanopterus, Barbus melanopterus, Puntius melanopterus
NOTES
This species is found in 2.5% of fish tank plans on tankplanner.com
