http://forum.aqua-fish.net/ A forum devoted to aquarium fish, plants, techniques and fish keeping as a whole. en http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=bala-shark#1 Order-Atheriniformes Suborder-Cyprinodontoidei Genera-Balantiocheilus Common name-Bala shark,tricolour shark These fish originate in Thailand,Borneo,and Malaysia They have a long slender body with a sloghtly downward facing mouth.Nearly all of the fins have a black edging,the front of the fins are usually yellow or orange. Adult size-up to 16 inches Min. tank size-48 inches Middle swimmers PH-5.8-7.8 Dietary needs-will accept most foods,occasional live foods for a treat. Temperament-peaceful tank dwellers,prefer to be kept in groups.The tank should have lots of live plants but with open swimming areas.Temp should be between 73 deg.-79 deg. These are excellent jumpers, so a lid should be fitted. Too often these are sold as juvenile fish and kept in too small a tank,the ideal size tank for a fully mature adult should be up to 72" in length. mickey 2008-05-12 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=bala-shark#2 Very good one Mick . profile from the database: http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=balashark/ jan 2008-05-12