Barbus melanopterus

A large growing but peaceful cyprinid found throughout much of Southeast Asia, the Bala Shark or Tricolor Shark has been a favorite in the aquarium hobby for years despite its very large adult size. A striking, active schooling fish which usually inhabits well-oxygenated waters with moderate to high flow, large specimens make for an impressive display in a sufficiently large aquarium. This species is a popular dither species with predatory fish keepers as they are big, hardy, and peaceful.