Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Bala Shark, Balantiocheilus melanopterus

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Bala Shark

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.
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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