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Flying fox

Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus

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  • Aggression LevelVery Peaceful
  • Breeding AggressionHighly Aggressive
  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • Length15.0 - 30.0 cm
  • Liters per Fish100 L
  • Maintenance LevelVery High Maintenance
  • pH6.0 - 8.0
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityVery Rare
  • Minimum School Size5
  • Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
  • Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Flying fox

The Flying Fox fish is a visually appealing species known for its sleek, elongated body and prominent coloring that includes a dark lateral line running along its body, contrasted by a brownish to olive green hue. Native to the fast-flowing streams and rivers of Southeast Asia, this fish features a distinctive appearance with a forked tail and an agile, streamlined shape. It is relatively popular in the aquarium hobby, appreciated not only for its striking looks but also for its ability to help control algae growth.

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