Origin: South East Asia

Temp: 72-82

Swimming Zone: Middle

pH: 6.5-7.0 dGH: 5

Feeding: (Omnivore) Eats almost any common fish food

Breeding: Not in captivity

Temperament: Peaceful, alert and active

Adult Size: Up to 10" or more, usually smaller in captivity

Comments: Easy going, friendly and very active. An excellent community fish. Bala's love other Balas and will school in a large enough tank. But remember, they get BIG, they produce a lot of waste and they need some space. The most common problem Balas face is being kept in a tank that is too small.