Flying fox - Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus

Scientific name: Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus

Common name: Flying fox

Family: Cyprinidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 14 - 17 cm (5.51 - 6.69 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.2

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: East Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Food and feeding

Flying fox is mainly an alga eater. Supply it with algae wafers, quality algal based flakes, and also include some vegetable matter in the form of cucumber, zucchini, and lettuce. Flying fox will also accept treats of tubifex and white worms.

Origin

South East Asia; Flying fox are to be found in Borneo, Java, Thailand and Sumatra.

Sexing

There are no visible differences between the sexes.

Breeding

As of yet there are no reported cases of the flying fox breeding in the aquarium.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus is 8 years.

Short description

If kept in a group Flying fox may become territorial, if they are the only specimen in the tank, they are peaceful with other community tank mates. Use a fine gravel or sand substrate and add hiding places in the form of rock or wood. This fish is often confused with the Siamese Algae Eater.

Pictures

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