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| Family: |
CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Balantiocheilus melanopterus |
| Common Name: |
Bala Shark, Silver Shark |
| Size: |
Up to 16 inches (40 cm) females smaller. |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are always seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
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| Habitat: |
ASIA: Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. |
| Min Tank Size: |
At least 150 gallons for a school of six. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, live food and pellets. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful and active schooling fish. |
| Water: |
Temperature 72ºF to 84ºF (22-29°C), pH: 5.8 to 7.8, Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: 5.0 - 15.0 |
| Care: |
Easy. |
| Communities: |
Good, great jumper keep covered. |
| Suitability: |
Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |
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