Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus
| Common Names: | Flying Fox |
| Synonyms: | Barbus kalopterus |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Southeast Asia. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Aggressiveness increases with age. Small Flying Foxes are good for community tanks. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Flying Foxes are algae eaters, therefore do not clean the algae from the back and sides of the tank. Make sure the gravel doesn't have sharp edges. Hiding places and broad-leaved plants are preferable. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 15cm (5.9") Female: 15cm (5.9") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | NonSpecific; Non Specific |
| Gender: | Cannot be determined from external features. |
| Breeding: | Not accomplished in an aquarium. |
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| Comments: | Good for reducing algae levels in community tanks, though the flying fox will not eat thread algae. See also Siamese Algae Eater. |
| Main Colours: | Brown, Black |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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