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 & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Bala Shark & Checker Barb

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Oliotius oligolepis

Bala Shark & Checkerboard Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Chequered Rainbowfish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Cherry Barb

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Puntius titteya

Bala Shark & Cherry Shrimp

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Neocaridina davidi

Bala Shark & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Bala Shark & Chili Rasbora

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Boraras brigittae

Bala Shark & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Bala Shark & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Bala Shark & Chipokae Mbuna

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Bala Shark & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Chocolate Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Chocolate Gourami

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Bala Shark & Christmas Fulu

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Bala Shark & Chuco Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Clown Killifish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Epiplatys annulatus

Bala Shark & Clown Knifefish

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Clown Loach

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Ideal Tank Mates

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Bala Shark & Clown Pleco (L104)

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Bala Shark & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

Bala Shark & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Balantiocheilos melanopterus · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution

Bala Shark: Mostly PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive