Bala Shark (Bleeker, 1851)
| Scientific Name | Balantiocheilus melanopterus |
| Diet | Omnivore: bloodworms, tubifex, brine shrimp; prepared flake, pellets. Some vegetable matter should be offered. |
| Alt Common Name | Tricolor Sharkminnow |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Origin | Asia: Borneo, Sumatra |
| Aquarist Level | Intermediate |
| Community Aquarium Safe | With caution |
| Coloration | Silver bodied with black and white fins. |
| Disposition | Semi-Aggressive |
| Hardiness | Moderate |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Angelfish, Barbs, Catfish, Cichlids, Danios, Gouramis, Livebearers, Loaches, Plecos, Rainbowfish. |
| Mature Size | Typically 8 inches in the aquarium, to 13.75 inches in the Wild. |
| Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size | 50 gallons |
| Sexual Dimorphism | None visible. |