Can bala sharks live with tinfoil barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bala sharks and tinfoil barbs can live together. Both are fine at 72–80°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

Bala sharkBala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Tinfoil barbTinfoil barb72–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Bala shark · 13 inTinfoil barb · 12 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 sharkTinfoil barb
Temperature72–82 °F72–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size13.0 in12.0 in
Minimum tank125 gal125 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 4+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bala sharks live with tinfoil barbs?

Yes, bala sharks and tinfoil barbs can live together. Both are fine at 72–80°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

What temperature suits both bala sharks and tinfoil barbs?

72–80 °F. Bala sharks need 72–82 °F, tinfoil barbs need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do bala sharks and tinfoil barbs need together?

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