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Flying Fox
IntermediateEpalzeorhynchos kalopterum
A bottom-dwelling cyprinid with a broad black lateral band edged above in gold over a golden-brown body, and white fin tips. It grows territorial and chases its own kind and similarly shaped fish.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
20〜26℃
Lifespan
Over 15 years
Size
Up to 16cm TL
Diet
Sinking dried foods, frozen foods and vegetable matter
About
Epalzeorhynchos kalopterum ranges from the southern Malay Peninsula through Borneo, Java and Sumatra. FishBase records a maximum of 16cm TL, pH 6.5-7.0, 5-8 dH and 24-26C, notes that it is commonly collected from the undersides of floating objects such as boats and floating houses, and lists a diet of worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter. It advises keeping it singly because adults are territorial, and gives a minimum tank length of 100cm. Seriously Fish gives 160mm SL, 20-26C, pH 6.0-7.5, 2-12 dGH and a 120 x 45cm base of about 243 litres, with a potential age beyond fifteen years. A broad black band edged above in gold runs along the golden-brown flank, and the fins are tipped white. It is often confused with the similarly shaped Siamese flying fox. The IUCN rates it Least Concern and it is not listed by CITES.
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Lifespan of the Flying Fox
The Flying Fox lives Over 15 years.
Size of the Flying Fox
The Flying Fox grows to Up to 16cm TL.
Temperature & humidity for the Flying Fox
The ideal temperature for the Flying Fox is 20〜26℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Southeast Asia (southern Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Java and Sumatra)
Lifespan
Over 15 years
Care Specifications
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness (GH)
- 2–12 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 20–26℃
- Min. Tank
- 243 L
Semi-aggressiveSolitaryBreeding: Very hard
Sources: FishBase / Seriously Fish
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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