Silver Shark 10-12cm


Price:
Sale price£19.95
Stock:
IN STOCK, READY FOR DISPATCH

Click & Collect available at Tropical Supplies

Usually ready in 1 hour, if your item says pre order you will receive an email once we have the stock.

Description

Silver Shark – Elegant, Active, and an Impressive Presence in Your Aquarium

Add a touch of grace and energy to your aquarium with the Silver Shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus), a stunningly sleek and fast-moving fish that will make a striking addition to your tank. Known for its silvery sheen, streamlined body, and impressive size, the Silver Shark is a popular species among aquarium enthusiasts seeking an active and visually captivating centerpiece fish.

Despite its name, the Silver Shark is actually a species of freshwater fish, not a true shark. Its long, slender body is silvery with a hint of metallic shimmer, making it a dazzling sight as it glides through the water. As a schooling fish, the Silver Shark does best when kept in groups of 3 or more, where it can display its natural schooling behavior and create an exciting spectacle. It is highly active, and you’ll often see it swimming swiftly around the tank, making it a perfect fish for those who enjoy watching energetic fish in constant motion.

The Silver Shark can grow quite large, reaching lengths of up to 12 inches, so it requires a spacious aquarium with plenty of swimming space. While peaceful by nature, its active swimming can sometimes be a bit intimidating for smaller or more timid tankmates. However, it coexists well with other medium-to-large peaceful fish.

Key Features:

  • Sleek and Stunning Appearance: Silvery metallic body with streamlined fins, offering an elegant and shimmering presence in your aquarium

  • Active and Energetic: Known for its speed and constant movement, the Silver Shark adds an exciting dynamic to your tank

  • Schooling Species: Thrives in groups of 3 or more, exhibiting natural schooling behavior and creating a mesmerizing display of coordinated movement

  • Peaceful but Bold: Generally peaceful with other fish but requires ample swimming space due to its size and active nature

  • Hardy and Adaptable: Can adapt to a variety of freshwater setups with proper care, making it suitable for large community tanks

Care Guidelines:

  • Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons for a small group, as these fish can grow up to 12 inches and need plenty of swimming room

  • Water Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)

  • pH Range: 6.5–7.5

  • Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys a varied diet, including flake foods, sinking pellets, live or frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and vegetable matter

  • Lifespan: 6–10 years with proper care

Tip: The Silver Shark prefers a well-maintained aquarium with clean, moderately moving water. It enjoys swimming in the middle to upper levels of the tank, so make sure to provide plenty of open swimming space and sturdy decorations. Keep the tank well-planted with caves or hiding spots for other tankmates, but ensure there is enough room for the Silver Sharks to move around freely.

With its graceful appearance, energetic swimming, and striking metallic sheen, the Silver Shark is an excellent addition to large community tanks, offering both beauty and movement. Ideal for those who want an active, eye-catching centerpiece fish that will thrive in a spacious, peaceful aquarium.

Click & Collect

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  • Minimum spend: £50

  • Delivery up to 10 miles: £10

  • Delivery up to 25 miles: £20

Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.

Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.

Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival. 


Dry Goods Delivery

  • DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)

  • DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)

  • Express Pallet: 1–3 working days

If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.

Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.


Pre-Order

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Livestock Delivery


Thursday Delivery – £24

  • Dispatched Wednesday afternoon

  • Delivered Thursday before 1pm

  • Order by Wednesday 12 noon

  • Minimum spend: £50

Friday Delivery – £24

  • Dispatched Thursday afternoon

  • Delivered Friday before 1pm

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  • Minimum spend: £50

Saturday Delivery – £29

  • Dispatched Friday afternoon

  • Delivered Saturday before 1pm

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  • Minimum spend: £50


📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?

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🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!

You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.


⚠️ Delivery Exclusions

Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:

Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands

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