Can bala sharks live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Bala sharks and electric blue acaras 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 electric blue acaras.

Bala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Electric blue acara72–82°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 electric blue acaras.

What works

Both are fine at 72–82°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

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

Better tank mates for bala sharks

All bala shark tank mates

Better tank mates for electric blue acaras

All electric blue acara tank mates

Questions

Can bala sharks live with electric blue acaras?

Yes, with care. Bala sharks and electric blue acaras 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 electric blue acaras.

What temperature suits both bala sharks and electric blue acaras?

72–82 °F. Bala sharks need 72–82 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do bala sharks and electric blue acaras need together?

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