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Crossocheilus oblongus
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| Siamese Flying Fox | |
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| Siamese Flying Fox | |
| Species | Crossocheilus oblongus |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 5.906 in
12-15 cm (4.7-5.9") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.928 K 22.778 °C 532.67 °R 300.372 K |
| Water Hardness |
2-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Siamese Flying Fox
[edit] Sexing
- It's not possible to visually sex this fish.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful fish that does best kept in pairs.
[edit] Diet
- Likes to eat algae when very young, but soon prefers dry flake food, bloodworm, etc. However, this fish will not resolve an algae problem.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Likes a long tank with a moderate to strong current and bogwood décor.
[edit] Behaviour
- A generally peaceful active fish.
[edit] Identification
- Not to be mistaken for the more colourful Flying Fox (Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus) or the very similar Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis). The Siamese Flying Fox has a smooth black band running down its length that does not extend through the caudal tail fin.
