Can bala sharks live with silver dollars?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bala sharks and silver dollars get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

Bala sharkBala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Silver dollarSilver dollar75–82°F · pH 5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Bala shark 72–82°Silver dollar 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Bala shark 6.5–7.5Silver dollar 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bala shark · 13 inSilver dollar · 6 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 sharkSilver dollar
Temperature72–82 °F75–82 °F
pH6.5–7.55–7
Adult size13.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank125 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 4+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can bala sharks live with silver dollars?

Yes. Bala sharks and silver dollars get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

What temperature suits both bala sharks and silver dollars?

75–82 °F. Bala sharks need 72–82 °F, silver dollars need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do bala sharks and silver dollars need together?

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