Silver shark
Balantiocheilus melanopterus
 SILVER SHARK
size:
Up to 16" (40cm),
 females smaller
position:
All, mostly middle
pH:
7.0 to 7.8
temperature:
72ºF to 84ºF
Community fish: Yes
Diet: Flake, live and frozen
Temperament: Community fish
Comments: Very peaceful shoaling fish, can grow over 10” so best kept to larger aquariums, although not usually predatory its size should be respected when introducing small fish.