Fish Species
Flying Fox
Epalzeorhynchos kalopterum
About
A streamlined Southeast Asian cyprinid often confused with the true Siamese Algae Eater. It has a dark lateral stripe bordered by a golden line and dark edging in the fins. Young fish graze surfaces, but adults are omnivorous and can become territorial toward similar bottom-oriented fish.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Epalzeorhynchos kalopterum
Origin Region
Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Java and Sumatra
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
16 cm | 6.3 in
Water Requirements
Southeast AsiaTemperature
24–28°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–12dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–8dKH
Min Tank Size
120L