Can bala sharks live with yellow labs?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Bala sharks and yellow labs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: bala sharks want pH 6.5–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.

Bala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Electric yellow cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

Watch outDifferent water: bala sharks want pH 6.5–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.

What works

Both are fine at 75–82°F.

Water side by side

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

No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

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 yellow cichlid
Temperature	72–82 °F	75–82 °F
pH	6.5–7.5	7.8–8.6
Adult size	13.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	125 gal	40 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Middle	All levels
Group	Groups of 4+	Groups of 4+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for bala sharks

All bala shark tank mates

Better tank mates for yellow labs

All electric yellow cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can bala sharks live with yellow labs?

Yes, with care. Bala sharks and yellow labs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: bala sharks want pH 6.5–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.

What temperature suits both bala sharks and yellow labs?

75–82 °F. Bala sharks need 72–82 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do bala sharks and yellow labs need together?

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