科: Cyprinidae
バライアントシェイラ（Balantiocheilos melanopterus）はコイ科に分類される淡水魚で、東南アジアに分布する。成魚は約 26.2–38.5 cm、適水温 22–28 °C。
Balantiocheilos melanopterus is a Cyprinidae from Southeast Asia. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 26.2–38.5 cm of adult fish at 22–28 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
中級者向き。Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins。Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more。
適水温 22–28 °C。22–28 °C curated husbandry range。Room temperature to heated, depending on origin。
成魚 26.2–38.5 cm 前後。Middle of the water columnのため 500 L 以上の水槽を推奨。
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter。1日2回の少量給餌が理想的。
可能。Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins。おすすめ：Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmatesとの混泳は避ける。
原産地は東南アジア。Clear streams and rivers over gravelに生息。Moderate, well-oxygenated current。Appreciates well-oxygenated water。
リスクは低いが、ふたがあると安心。
Egg-scatterer; no parental care。Males often slimmer and more colourful。