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Sharks

Freshwater Sharks

Freshwater Sharks belong to the Cyprinidae family and are a favorite among many hobbyists. These fish are found primarily in Southeast Asia and Thailand, and get their name from their pointed head and large dorsal fin, resembling the saltwater shark in body shape.

Resemblances aside, there are no other similarities between freshwater and saltwater sharks. These fish prefer aquariums that contain several hiding spaces, along with driftwood and larger thick leaved plants.

Freshwater Sharks make a wonderful addition to the semi-aggressive aquarium, as they are very curious fish adding a great deal of personality and character.

Among them one of the favorites is the Bala Shark. They usually grow up to 13 inches. Balas Sharks are quite shy and will retreat from view when people approach the aquarium, if your aquarium size allows it try to keep at least 3 they do better in small groups.

Do not be surprised if you hear strange noises at night coming from your tank, apparently they like to chat at night. They will eat almost anything you feed them. They prefer live foods, such as bloodworms, glass worms, plankton and brine shrimp. They will eat flake foods, too.

Vegetation should also be provided to give them a complete diet, their favorite foods are worms, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae, and in combination with flake food. Bala Sharks are rarely bred in captivity. They are usually imported directly from South Asia. Females tend to be plumper during breeding season than males, but otherwise they are difficult to sex visually.

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