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'''Bala shark''' also known as '''Tricolor Shark''' or '''Silver Shark''' (Balantiocheilus melanopterus) is a schooling community [[fish]] of Order [[Atheriniformes]]. They are not a true [[shark]], but instead called "sharks" as they have a torpedo shaped body and large fins. |
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(Balantiocheilus melanopterus) |
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| ⚫ | Gnerally peaceful and good companions to many other types of [[tropical fish]], they are [[omnivore]]s however, and will eat other fish if they're small enough to fit in their mouths. Bala sharks are widely available in most pet stores, but aren't marketed well since most aquarists buy them before knowing that a healthy Bala Shark can grow more than 14 inches long. |
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Order: Atheriniformes |
Order: Atheriniformes |
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Suborder: Cyprinodontoidei |
Suborder: Cyprinodontoidei |
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Family: Cyprinodontoidae |
Family: Cyprinodontoidae |
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Genus: Balantiocheilus |
Genus: Balantiocheilus |
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They prefer to be grouped in no less than 3-6 specimens. They're hardy fish that will tolerate temperature changes, pH changes, and other factors some other fish may be sensitive of. |
They prefer to be grouped in no less than 3-6 specimens. They're hardy fish that will tolerate temperature changes, pH changes, and other factors some other fish may be sensitive of. |
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Temperature, 72F to 84F (22C-29C) |
Temperature, 72F to 84F (22C-29C) |
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[http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile21.html Badman's Tropical Fish Profile: Bala Shark] |
[http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile21.html Badman's Tropical Fish Profile: Bala Shark] |
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Revision as of 16:46, 9 July 2006
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Bala shark also known as Tricolor Shark or Silver Shark (Balantiocheilus melanopterus) is a schooling community fish of Order Atheriniformes. They are not a true shark, but instead called "sharks" as they have a torpedo shaped body and large fins.
Gnerally peaceful and good companions to many other types of tropical fish, they are omnivores however, and will eat other fish if they're small enough to fit in their mouths. Bala sharks are widely available in most pet stores, but aren't marketed well since most aquarists buy them before knowing that a healthy Bala Shark can grow more than 14 inches long.
Order: Atheriniformes Suborder: Cyprinodontoidei Family: Cyprinodontoidae Genus: Balantiocheilus
They prefer to be grouped in no less than 3-6 specimens. They're hardy fish that will tolerate temperature changes, pH changes, and other factors some other fish may be sensitive of.
Prefered Details: Tank size, eventually 55 gallons pH, 5.8 to 7.8 Water Hardness, soft to medium (dH 5.0-15.0) Temperature, 72F to 84F (22C-29C)
They're native habitat are streams and rivers in Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Thailand, Borneo, Malaysia, etc)
