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 & Pacific Sturgeon

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Acipenser transmontanus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPacific Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Palmas Bichir

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Polypterus palmas palmas

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPalmas Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Panda Corydoras

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Corydoras panda

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPanda Corydoras: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Panda Dwarf Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma nijsseni

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPanda Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Panda Garra

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Garra flavatra

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPanda Garra: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Panda Tetra

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Aphyocharax paraguayensis

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPanda Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Pangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Pangasius nasutus

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius): Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Panther Crab

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Parathelphusa pantherina

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPanther Crab: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Paradise Fish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Macropodus opercularis

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulParadise Fish: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Parallel Cory

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Corydoras parallelus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulParallel Cory: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Parkinson's Rainbowfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia parkinsoni

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulParkinson's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Parnahyba Whiptail Catfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Loricaria parnahybae

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulParnahyba Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Parrot Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Hoplarchus psittacus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulParrot Cichlid: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Pastel Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Cribroheros alfari

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPastel Cichlid: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Payara

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Hydrolycus scomberoides

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPayara: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Peacock Bass Monoculus

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Cichla monoculus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Bass Monoculus: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Peacock Bass Ocellaris

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Cichla ocellaris

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Bass Ocellaris: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Peacock Bass Orinocensis

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Cichla orinocensis

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Bass Orinocensis: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Peacock Bass Temensis

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Cichla temensis

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Bass Temensis: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Aulonocara sp.

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Peacock Eel

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Macrognathus siamensis

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Eel: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Peacock Gudgeon

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Tateurndina ocellicauda

Bala Shark & Pearl Danio

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Danio albolineatus

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPearl Danio: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Pearl Eartheater

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Geophagus brasiliensis

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPearl Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive