Bala Shark
Bala Shark
class: Actinopterygiigenus: Balantiocheilosorder: Cypriniformesfamily: Cyprinidaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Omnivorous
Temp. Range
22°C - 28°C
Lifespan
8 - 10 years
Habitat
Freshwater Riverine / Large Community Aquarium
Space Needed
500 litres minimum
ph
6.5 - 7.8
water hardness
5 - 15 dGH
Care Notes & Health
An active, schooling fish that grows very large and needs to be kept in groups of at least 3 to 5 individuals. They are excellent jumpers, so a secure aquarium lid is mandatory.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
IchthyophthiriasisFin RotVelvet DiseaseBacterial Dropsy
Toxic To
High copper concentrationsExcessive salt concentrations
Interactive Connections
Compatible Plants (3)
Recommended Medicines (3)
Common Diseases (3)
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Compatible Species (3)
Species to Avoid (3)
Predators to Avoid (2)
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