Can bala sharks live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bala sharks and elephant nose fish can live together. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

Bala sharkBala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–82°Bala shark 72–82°Elephant nose fish 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bala shark · 13 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"2"4"6"8"10"12"
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 sharkElephant nose fish
Temperature72–82 °F73–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size13.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank125 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 4+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for bala sharks

All bala shark tank mates

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Questions

Can bala sharks live with elephant nose fish?

Yes, bala sharks and elephant nose fish can live together. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

What temperature suits both bala sharks and elephant nose fish?

73–82 °F. Bala sharks need 72–82 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do bala sharks and elephant nose fish need together?

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