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Bala Shark Tank Mates & Compatibility

Bala Shark

Balantiocheilos melanopterus

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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 & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Bedotia madagascariensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Maingano Mbuna

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Maison Reef Peacock

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Malawi Eyebiter

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Malawi Gar

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Malawi Hawk

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Malaya Shrimp

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Not Recommended
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanoides tuberculata

Not Recommended
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Bala Shark & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Marble Goby

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Marbled Bichir

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Marbled Hatchetfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Marbled Whiptail

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Marlier's Julie

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Mayan Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia maylandi

Ideal Tank Mates
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Mbu Puffer

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Melon Barb

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Haludaria fasciata

Ideal Tank Mates
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Midas Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Bala Shark & Midnight Catfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Misool Rainbowfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful