This handsome fish is a good tankmate for barbs in a robust community tank but is too aggressive for the average peaceful plant aquarium. The Thai Flying Fox native to Thailand, is an algae eater that is also known as the False Siamese Algae Eater. I know GAE is reputed to be bad because it can be aggressive and suck on fish… Hello, has anyone seen flying foxes being aggression to young bristlenose plecos. Took me some time to find this corys, and honestly this flying fox is not common fish as well. There are … The Thai Flying Fox native to Thailand is an algae eater that is also known as the False Siamese Algae Eater. It is recommended to house these fish with other semi-aggressive fish or ensure the aquarium is large enough for the other fish to escape harassment. I discussed my purchase with a member of staff and they said that flying foxes are good community fish and that they can be kept alone or in pairs. Flying fish can be up to 18 inches (45 centimeters) long, but average 7 to 12 inches (17 to 30 centimeters). Also, you should be wary of including shy, vulnerable species in your community tank, as they may be bullied by the Foxes. Flying fish are tropical and temperate marine species that can be seen off both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States. Adult Size: 6 inches. I have three flying foxes in one tank and yes, they are terrific at eating algae. I got myself 20 neon tetras for a start and also 2 flying foxes. Fish . Whereas the SAEs are very peaceful and will eat algae their entire lives, Flying Foxes will typically quit eating algae as they grow and are very aggressive and territorial. It has often gotten a bad rap by many hobbyists as people online will talk about how this fish is aggressive or even “hostile”, however, this is not entirely true. Behavior. Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk. They are constantly together, schooling much like a band of corydoras would. My silver flying fox eating black brush algae. I placed two small ones into my tank and they have disappeared. Silverish color above the Black line and white below it. 19th Feb 2009, 09:39 #5. All species of Flying Fox fish can be aggressive, especially toward their own kind. Typically, they do not hurt the other fish, but they do stress them out a lot. This actually looks like a flying fox as indeed the black is not going through the tail and I think it doesn't go through the eye on the pic either but that might be picture quality. Although they are classed as a community fish, they are liable to harass other bottom dwellers that are kept. Name: Siamese Flying Fox. However, a group of Flying Fox’s may display territorial behaviour. The Siamese Flying Fox is an excellent algae eater, even eating hair and black brush algae, will not damage plants, and is peaceful enough to be kept in a community aquarium. The Flying Fox is commonly confused with the Siamese Algae Eater (SAE), which is also called the Siamese Flying Fox. South East Asia; Flying fox are to be found in Borneo, Java, Thailand and Sumatra. The Red Tail Shark is very territorial and can be overly aggressive, especially to their species and fish of a similar appearance, such as the Rainbow Shark, Sliver Flying Fox and some algae eating loaches. Maximum Size: 6.3 inches (16cm) Compatible With: Most fish. Their appealing appearance and peaceful demeanor make them a perfect aquarium fish. Flying fox will also accept treats of tubifex and white worms. Aggressive flying fox. Flying Fox Fish If you are not keen enough you can mistake the Flying Fox for the Siamese Algae Eater. The Flying Fox should be kept singly or in a small group. Ironically, Crossocheilus siamensis is called the one like flying fox. All species of Flying Fox fish can be aggressive, especially toward their own kind. Sexing The two species of fish look similar although the Flying Fox is characterized by the presence of barbells or flaps around the mouth, a golden band running down the body, a smooth edge next to the line running across the body and colored fins. A True SAE will have 2 barbs on it's face, Clear fins, all of them. Thread starter Konrad Michalski; Start date 16 Sep 2014; Konrad Michalski Member. These guys can hold there own with other semi aggressive fish of med size. The adult specimen is territorial and aggressive towards its own kind. Flying fox, (genus Pteropus), also called fox bat, any of about 65 bat species found on tropical islands from Madagascar to Australia and Indonesia and mainland Asia. Once they settled down I did not see any other problems. Joined 16 Jun 2014 Messages 262 Location Leicester. Also, you should be wary of including shy, vulnerable species in your community tank, as they may be bullied by the Foxes. The flying Fox will get territorial and will let other fish know when they are in its area. Morgan01. Siamese Flying Foxes are hard to find but they do eat black brush algae. It sounds like you were sold Flying Foxes. Though similar to the false flying fox and Siamese algae eater, it is different from both the species in many ways. Pictures. These are solitary fish by nature. First off, no SAE and flying foxes are NOT the same, though a lot of shops seem to think so. Did you know? You just need to be sure that the fish you have chosen is indeed a Siamese Algae Eater. They will eat common flake foods. No sexual differences are known, but the amount of red might depend on the sex of the fish. Flying fox is mainly an alga eater. Aquarium fishkeepers may also keep flying fox fish as a lone tank fish or in schools. The Flying Fox can grow to 6 inches in the wild. My GAE does eat not only brown/green algae (that Otos and BNs eat) but also staghorn algae (that Otos and BNs don't eat). They are the largest bats; some attain a wingspan of 1.5 metres (5 feet), with a head and body length of about 40 cm (16 inches). Flying fox fish is a freshwater variety belonging to the Cyprinidae family indigenous to the eastern and southeastern parts of Asia. It even eats brush algae! The problem lies in finding a real Flying Fox, since even the dealers are sometimes unaware they’re selling you the wrong fish. A similar fish called the Siamese Algae Eater (SAE) would be a good substitute for the fox. I am wondering whether anyone who says they are aggressive has actually had that happen? There are roughly 40 species of flying fish. It has often gotten a bad rap by many hobbyisits as people online will talk about how this fish is aggressive or even “hostile”, however, this is not entirely true. Foxes, Chinese, and Siamese Algae eaters get mislabeled, and confused with each other. So the other day I started an aquarium in a 10 gallon tank with just a betta. In the orient, these fish are called colorful flying fox. Aggressive flying fox. Native to the fast-flowing foothill rivers of Southeast Asia, the Siamese Flying Fox is known to eat green algae. Here is a video that focus on taking care of Flying Fox. Adult specimens are aggressive towards each … SC: Gouramis, Danios, Barbs, Loaches, Acaras, Angelfish, Eartheaters, tetras, Rasboras, Knifefish. They are not generally aggressive towards other fish and can be kept in a community tank. I got pair, after 12 hours I could not find another FFox for very long time, he was hiding from this one. Here is a video that focus on taking care of Flying Fox. Scientific Name: Puntius denisonii. Penguin flying fox are always active and require well oxygenated water. The Flying Fox can be hard to tell apart from the CAE, and other species, but it’s one of the best algae eaters around. Those with a planted tank, take note, these fish … I would not keep more then one in a tank. Common Names: Bleeding eye barb, denison barb, denison’s flying fox, red comet barb, red line barb, red lined torpedo fish, roseline shark, torpedo barb, Miss Kerala. Flying Foxes enjoy algae more when younger and do not have an appetite for red algae, which Siamese Algae Eaters do. Supply it with algae wafers, quality algal based flakes, and also include some vegetable matter in the form of cucumber, zucchini, and lettuce. Adult specimens are very aggressive to each other so it is best to keep one in the tank at a time. These fish behave in very different manners. For that reason, you should not include multiple Foxes in your tank. Flying Fox Common Goldfish Fancy Goldfish Dwarf Gouramis Large Gouramis Gudgeons Guppies Killifish Loaches and Botia Mollies Murray Cod Oscars and other large Cichlids Silver and Golden Perch ... • If fish continue to fight and be aggressive, you may have to remove the aggressive species. Amore common size is 12cm in an aquarium. I gathered a lot of information about this Flying Fox, and no one ever mentioned that this fish is aggressive, or at least is can be. Adult fish are more prone to rest on the bottom even if suitable plants are available. For that reason, you should not include multiple Foxes in your tank. They are very active fish and as mentioned could be overly active and "aggressive" especially when food is available. Being a community-tank fish, flying foxes are compatible with acaras, angelfish, barbs, danios, eartheaters, gouramis, knifefish, loaches, tetras and rasboras. A small congregation of flying fox fish may, however, exhibit territorial behavior. After a day I went to the store and got 6 ghost shrimp and a flying fox to help with tank mantenaince (on a side note, I don't feed my flying fox, I assume he just eats algae and I've seen that he's eaten quite a bit so I don't give him anything else). Yet will be peaceful in a community. They are so efficient that I need to leave the lights on longer to create more algae. Siamese Flying Fox. They are a peaceful fish, that are generally compatible with most other fish, as long as they are friendly and non-aggressive. Flying foxes are strong jumpers and should not be kept in an uncovered tank. After I got home however I read on a couple of forums there a mixed opinions about how aggressive they are to each other and different species of fish. I would pass on the sharks, they can get quite large and when they do, they sometimes become slightly aggressive. 16 Sep 2014 #1 Hi. If kept in pairs the weaker fish will be harassed and pushed out of territories. They have a slightly different temperament, as Flying Foxes tend to be aggressive … Should not be kept with red tailed shark and can be aggressive towards own species, so limit to 1-5 in a 20 gallon tank. Tank Size and Conditions: Min Tank Size – 20 gallons. Origin. The flying fox will also get nasty as it gets older. 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