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 & Pungas Catfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulPurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Potamalpheops sp.

Bala Shark & Pygmy Corydoras

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Corydoras pygmaeus

Bala Shark & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Bala Shark & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Nothobranchius rachovii

Bala Shark & Rainbow Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Herotilapia multispinosa

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Rainbow Shark

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Rainbow Snakehead

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Ramshorn Snail

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Planorbidae fam.

Bala Shark & Ramu Rainbowfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Glossolepis ramuensis

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Raspy River Stingray

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Potamotrygon scobina

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Red Bellied Pacu

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Piaractus brachypomus

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Red Breasted Acara

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Red Devil Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Bala Shark & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Microrasbora rubescens

Bala Shark & Red Empress

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Protomelas taeniolatus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Red Eye Tetra

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Red Fin Borleyi

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Red Fin Caudopunk

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Bala Shark & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Red Hump Eartheater

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulRed Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive