Difference between revisions of "Crossocheilus oblongus"
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|species=Crossocheilus oblongus | |species=Crossocheilus oblongus | ||
|extra_scientific_names=Labeo oblongus, Crossocheilus siamensis, Epalzeorhynchos siamensis, Epalzeorhynchos stigmaeus | |extra_scientific_names=Labeo oblongus, Crossocheilus siamensis, Epalzeorhynchos siamensis, Epalzeorhynchos stigmaeus | ||
|image=Crossocheilus_oblongus445.jpg | |image=Crossocheilus_oblongus445.jpg | ||
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| + | :Asia: Thailand to Indonesia. | ||
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| + | == Sexing == | ||
| + | :It's not possible to visually sex this fish. | ||
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| + | == Tank compatibility == | ||
| + | :A generally peaceful fish that does best kept in pairs or groups. | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Likes a long tank with a moderate to strong current and [[bogwood]] décor. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A generally peaceful active fish. | ||
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| + | == 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 <u>not</u> extend through the caudal tail fin. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Sharks (Freshwater) | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Sharks (Freshwater) | ||
Latest revision as of 12:16, 16 September 2020
Siamese algae-eater
Crossocheilus oblongus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
12-15 cm (4.7-5.9")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
22.8-27.2°C (73 -81 °F)
2-12 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Cyprinidae
Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Labeo oblongus, Crossocheilus siamensis, Epalzeorhynchos siamensis, Epalzeorhynchos stigmaeus
Origin[edit]
- Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.
Sexing[edit]
- It's not possible to visually sex this fish.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A generally peaceful fish that does best kept in pairs or groups.
Diet[edit]
- Likes to eat algae when very young, but soon prefers dry flake food, bloodworm, etc. However, this fish will not resolve an algae problem.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Likes a long tank with a moderate to strong current and bogwood décor.
Behaviour[edit]
- A generally peaceful active fish.
Identification[edit]
- 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.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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