Bala Shark Care: Water Parameters and Tank Setup

The Bala shark, also known as the tricolor shark or silver shark, is a freshwater fish species that is popular among aquarium enthusiasts. Aquarists value the fish for its size, likeness to a shark, aggregative behavior, and ability to live together with any tank mates of a similar temper and size. However, bala sharks actually aren’t sharks and have nothing in common with them. Tricolor shark belongs to the family Cyprinidae, which includes carps and minnows.

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Algae Eaters: Choosing the Right Species for Your Aquarium

Algae eaters in a tank at home isn’t just a tribute to fashion, it’s a necessity. They help fight unwanted inhabitants on tank plants, glass, decorations and substrate – yes, I’m talking about excessive algae amount in a tank. In any, even the best managed tank, there are always some algae, but usually their amount is small and they are noteless against the other higher tank plants background. When it comes to algae eaters, there are several species that are commonly regarded as effective in controlling algae growth in aquariums.

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