Bala Shark & Jack Dempsey
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Rocio octofasciata
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive
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Bala Shark Tank Mates & Compatibility
Bala Shark
Balantiocheilos melanopterus
TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size35 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingGroup of 5+
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Bala Shark & Jaguar Cichlid
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Parachromis managuensis
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Bala Shark & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Oryzias latipes
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful
Bala Shark & Japen Rainbowfish
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia japenensis
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Corydoras trilineatus
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful
Bala Shark & Jurupari Eartheater
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Satanoperca jurupari
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful
Bala Shark & Kamaka Rainbowfish
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia kamaka
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Kenyi Cichlid
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Maylandia lombardoi
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Bala Shark & Keyhole Cichlid
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Cleithracara maronii
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Kissing Gourami
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Helostoma temminckii
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive
Bala Shark & Kiunga Blue Eye
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Kiunga ballochi
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Knight Goby
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Stigmatogobius sadanundio
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive
Bala Shark & Koi
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Cyprinus rubrofuscus
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulKoi: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Kribensis
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Pelvicachromis pulcher
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive
Bala Shark & Kuhli Loach
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Pangio kuhlii
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Lacerda Cory C015
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Scleromystax lacerdai
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia eachamensis
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Pelangia mbutaensis
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Glossolepis wanamensis
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Largemouth Bass
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Micropterus salmoides
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive
Bala Shark & Largereye Lampeye Killifish
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Micropanchax macrophthalmus
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful
Bala Shark & Least Killifish (Heterandria)
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Heterandria formosa
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful
Bala Shark & Leggett's Rainbowfish
Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Glossolepis leggetti
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulLeggett's Rainbowfish: Peaceful