Balantiocheilus melanopterus (Silver shark)

Balantiocheilus melanopterus (Silver shark)

Description

The Balantiocheilus melanopterus, also known as the Tiger-Tiger fish, is a freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its distinct black and white color, with black stripes that run along its body and black pectoral fins. The tiger-fishing fish is a relatively large fish, which can reach a length of about 60 centimeters.

Tiger-labeur fish is an omnivorous fish, mainly feeding on small fish, crustaceans and aquatic insects. In the wild, he lives mainly in rivers, lakes and calm rivers, where he feeds by chasing his prey in shallow waters. Tiger-fishing fish is also known for its social behavior, often living in groups in nature.

In captivity, the tiger-labeler can be held in a large aquarium with other freshwater fish. It is important to provide him with sufficient space to swim and give him a healthy and balanced diet to maintain his health. The tiger-labeur fish can be a little shy at the beginning, but it generally gets used to its new environment and becomes more active and social over time.

Because of its distinctive beauty and its interesting social behavior, Tiger-Laber fish is often considered a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts. However, it is important to ensure that tiger-fishing fish is maintained in appropriate conditions and benefits from adequate food to guarantee its health and well-being in captivity.

Origin

  • Family : Cyprinidae
  • Origin : Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand

Features

  • Adult size : 30 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 23 - 29 °C
  • pH : 6.4 - 7.7
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 350

Dimorphism

No sexual dimorphism decreed to date.

Reproduction

Extremely hard in aquarium, it has not yet been reported.

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 06/11/2022

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