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Tri-Color Shark-Balantiocheilos melanopterus

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    Tri-Color Shark
    Origins: Southeast Asia, occuring in Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
    Size:12 in
    Diet:Livefoods and flake.
    Water:Temperature 72-77F; soft (50 mg/l) and acidic (pH 6.0-6.5).
    Temperament:Peaceful.

    A silvery body and a deeply forked yellowish caudal fin edged with black help to identify Tri-Color Sharks. These active fish are fast swimmers and good jumpers, so they need to be caught with care. As they grow, the females can be recognized by the rounder shape of their underparts. Breeding requires more space than is available in the typical home aquarium. Large Tri-Color Sharks may prey on smaller companions.
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    MOD_Dawn, Jun 24, 2009
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