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 & Alligator Pleco

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Altifrons Eartheater

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Geophagus altifrons

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Altolamprologus Calvus

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Altolamprologus calvus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Altum Angel

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Pterophyllum altum

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Amano Shrimp

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Caridina multidentata

Bala Shark & Amazon Leaf Fish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Amazon Puffer

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & American Grass Shrimp

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Bala Shark & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Angelicus Botia

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Botia kubotai

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Angelicus Pleco L073

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Angfa Rainbowfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia angfa

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Antennae Stingray

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma breitbinden

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Apistogramma Mamoré

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma barlowi

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Apistogramma Parrot

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Apistogramma atahualpa

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma atahualpa

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful