The Silver Shark is great for the semi-aggressive community aquarium. This is one of the more passive freshwater sharks, and they are an active fish that will be visible during the day. The Silver Shark is a beautiful fish boasting a metallic silver body with a yellow and black dorsal and caudal fin. It requires a large aquarium with driftwood, rocks, and spots of dense vegetation. This shark does best in small groups of 3 or more, as they prefer to school in the aquarium. Unfortunately, the breeding habits of the Bala Shark have not been documented.
An omnivore, the Bala Shark is not a particularly finicky eater. Dried, frozen and live foods, as well as vegetable-based foods should be fed to ensure proper diet.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Colour Form: Black, White, Yellow
Diet: Omnivore
Water Conditions: 22-26° C, KH 10-15, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Size: 35cm
Family: Cyprinidae
Minimum Tank Size: 570L
