Red Flying Fox Algae Eater (Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus)

Name: Red Flying Fox Algae Eater (Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus)
Brand: Petco Freshwater Fish
SKU: 3927688
Price: 8.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Petco Freshwater Fish

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Description

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The Red Flying Fox is a great addition to your cleanup crew! They are a very efficient algae and detritus eater, which means less cleaning for you. As juveniles, both males and females look identical, but adult females will look noticeably thicker than males. Provide lots of hiding spaces to help reduce their stress especially while they are acclimating to their new environment. They should be added to aquariums with driftwood and plants to help mimic their natural habitat. Even though they love eating algae and detritus that cannot be their only food source, so provide a varied diet of algae wafers and sinking pellets.

- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons depending on school size
- Max Size: 6"
- Diet: Omnivore
- Add to aquarium with plenty of swimming space

Specifications

SKU	3927688
Primary Brand	Petco Freshwater Fish
Days to Ship	Ships Next Business Day

Live Animal

Max water Temp	77 F
Pet Max Length	6 IN
Water Parameters-DKH Min	5
Special Diet	Omnivore
Water Parameters-PH Min	6
Temperament	Community
Care Level	Easy
Pet Min Length	2 IN
Water Parameters-DKH Max	19
Water Parameters-PH Max	7.5
Scientific Name	Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus
Min Water Temp	72 F
Environment	Freshwater
Native To	Borneo, Indonesia, Sumatra

Additional Features

Personalized Item flag	No

Item Dimensions

Length	2 IN

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ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.