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 & Walking Catfish (Clarias)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Clarias batrachus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive

Bala Shark & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Oreochromis hornorum

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Warmouth

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Lepomis gulosus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Weeksi Bichir

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Polypterus weeksii

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWeeksi Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Silurus glanis

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive

Bala Shark & West African Bichir

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Polypterus retropinnis

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Western Rainbowfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia australis

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Whiptail Catfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Rineloricaria sp.

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Whisker Shrimp

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Macrobrachium sp.

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive

Bala Shark & White Cheeked Goby

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Rhinogobius duospilus

Bala Shark & White Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Vieja argentea

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive

Bala Shark & White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Tanichthys albonubes

Bala Shark & White Saum (Green Terror)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Andinoacara stalsbergi

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive

Bala Shark & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive

Bala Shark & Whiteseam Fighter

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Betta albimarginata

Bala Shark & Wolf Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Parachromis dovii

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Bala Shark & Wolf Fish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Hoplias malabaricus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive

Bala Shark & Wrestling Halfbeak

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Dermogenys pusilla

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Pristella maxillaris

Bala Shark & Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Xenotilapia papilio

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Xenotilapia papilio

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Yellow Acara

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Aequidens metae

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Yellow Bullhead Catfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Ameiurus natalis

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Yellow Convict

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Cryptoheros nanoluteus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive