Can angelfish live with bala sharks?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Angelfish and bala sharks can share a tank, but watch one thing. Bala sharks grow to 13 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for angelfish.

Angelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5

Bala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

Watch outBala sharks grow to 13 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for angelfish.

What works

Both are fine at 76–82°F.
pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	Angelfish	Bala shark
Temperature	76–84 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	6.5–7.5
Adult size	6.0 in	13.0 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	125 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 4+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for bala sharks

All bala shark tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with bala sharks?

Yes, with care. Angelfish and bala sharks can share a tank, but watch one thing. Bala sharks grow to 13 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for angelfish.

What temperature suits both angelfish and bala sharks?

76–82 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, bala sharks need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and bala sharks need together?

At least 125 gal, set by the bala shark. Add space for each extra fish.