Flying Fox

Common name Flying Fox Picture of Flying Fox
Photo © Sean Evans

Scientific name Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus

Synonyms E. kallopterus (misspelling)

Size Up to 6", but usually smaller

Origin N. India, Borneo, Indonesia, Thailand

Tank setup Planted tank, with plenty of decor.

Compatibility Community, but may show some aggression. Territorial with their own kind.

Temperature 24-26^oC (75-79^oF)

Water chemistry Fairly soft, slightly acidic preferred (pH 6.5-7.0)

Feeding Omnivorous, some vegetable component to the diet is recommended.

Sexing Unknown

Breeding No reports of aquarium breeding

Comments This fish is often confused with similar-looking Crossocheilus and Garra species. The Flying Fox, however, is not as useful in controlling algae as Crossocheilus species such as C. siamensis. They do eat planarians (flatworms) which can become a nuisance in aquaria.

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Common name	Flying Fox	Photo © Sean Evans
Scientific name	Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus
Synonyms	E. kallopterus (misspelling)
Size	Up to 6", but usually smaller
Origin	N. India, Borneo, Indonesia, Thailand
Tank setup	Planted tank, with plenty of decor.
Compatibility	Community, but may show some aggression. Territorial with their own kind.
Temperature	24-26^oC (75-79^oF)
Water chemistry	Fairly soft, slightly acidic preferred (pH 6.5-7.0)
Feeding	Omnivorous, some vegetable component to the diet is recommended.
Sexing	Unknown
Breeding	No reports of aquarium breeding
Comments	This fish is often confused with similar-looking Crossocheilus and Garra species. The Flying Fox, however, is not as useful in controlling algae as Crossocheilus species such as C. siamensis. They do eat planarians (flatworms) which can become a nuisance in aquaria.