Can bala sharks live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Bala sharks and boesemani rainbowfish 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 boesemani rainbowfish.

Bala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Boesemani rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

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

What works

Both are fine at 75–82°F.
pH 7–7.5 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

	Bala shark	Boesemani rainbowfish
Temperature	72–82 °F	75–82 °F
pH	6.5–7.5	7–8
Adult size	13.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	125 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Middle
Group	Groups of 4+	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

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Questions

Can bala sharks live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Yes, with care. Bala sharks and boesemani rainbowfish 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 boesemani rainbowfish.

What temperature suits both bala sharks and boesemani rainbowfish?

75–82 °F. Bala sharks need 72–82 °F, boesemani rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do bala sharks and boesemani rainbowfish need together?

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