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Radish IX

Bala shark · Shared by GentleFinch · 2 weeks ago

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Somewhere under all that is Radish IX.

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About the Bala shark

Origin
Sumatra, Borneo and the Malay Peninsula
Adult size
30–35 cm
Lifespan
About 10 years
Minimum tank
About 1,000 litres for a group — not a community tank
Temperature
22–28°C
Temperament
Peaceful but very active; needs a shoal and open water

Read more about the bala shark — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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Radish IX, a bala shark

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Radish IX in the chef's hat, and the cake is definitely leaning. The lemons began arriving about ten minutes ago.

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