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Flying Fox Shark
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The flying fox shark is an algae eater but will become a primary scavenger as it grows to its full size. Flying foxes are peaceful and can adjust to aggressive or peaceful fish tanks. We are working with a group of river collectors that are shipping the correct or closest-to-correct species; we may ship you flying fox or a hybrid species, but they will be healthy, good algae eaters.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus |
| Origin | Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo), Malaysia and Thailand |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive (territorial with its own kind) |
| Adult Size | Up to 6" |
| Lifespan | 8–10 years |
| Diet | Omnivore (grazes on algae) |
| Water Temperature | 75–79°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Group Size | Keep one per tank |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1–2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give a flying fox plants, driftwood and smooth rocks to graze, some current and a tight lid.
Feeding: They graze on algae, but also feed algae wafers, sinking pellets or flake daily.
Tankmates: Keep one flying fox per tank with peaceful to semi-aggressive community fish of similar size, such as barbs, danios, gouramis and larger tetras. Avoid red-tailed and rainbow sharks.
Good to know: Flying foxes are often confused with Siamese algae eaters; flying foxes have a gold stripe above the black one and colored fins.
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