Silver Tipped Sharks

[aussie1]

Hi, can some one tell me how to tell female and male of my silver shark. One is rather large the other slightly smaller.
thanks in anticipation.

 

[dthoffsett]

Do you happen to know the scientific name of your shark? When I googled it, I came up with around 10 different species that use that common name. If you don't know the scientific name, could you post a picture so we can ID it?

 

[aussie1]

Do you happen to know the scientific name of your shark? When I googled it, I came up with around 10 different species that use that common name. If you don't know the scientific name, could you post a picture so we can ID it?

I think they are called Balantiocheilos Melanoptrus. Theu are so beautiful. shiny silver with black edging on their fins. Hope this is helpful as i really want to know if i have a pair.
Thank you.

 

[dthoffsett]

What you have is commonly referred to as a Bala Shark, they are not actually sharks, but are from the family Cyprinidae. They are a schooling fish that should be kept in groups of 3 or more, and there is no record of them breeding in home aquaria. They also get quite large and require at least a 6-foot tank. Here some more information on them.
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=123786

 

[aussie1]

What you have is commonly referred to as a Bala Shark, they are not actually sharks, but are from the family Cyprinidae. They are a schooling fish that should be kept in groups of 3 or more, and there is no record of them breeding in home aquaria. They also get quite large and require at least a 6-foot tank. Here some more information on them.
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=123786

Thank you very much for that.
Cheers