{"product_id":"black-flying-fox-epalzeorhynchos-kalopterus-live-freshwater-fish","title":"Black Flying Fox (Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus) Live Freshwater Fish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eBlack Flying Fox\u003c\/strong\u003e, scientifically known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEpalzeorhynchos kalopterus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eactive and attractive freshwater fish\u003c\/strong\u003e often chosen for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"799\"\u003ealgae-grazing behavior and sleek black lateral stripe\u003c\/strong\u003e accented by lighter edging. 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needing algae control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eHobbyists with some experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Flying Fox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eFAQs Black Flying Fox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003eQ: Is a Black Flying Fox the same as a Siamese Algae Eater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eA: No. They are often confused, but Flying Foxes are more territorial and have distinct fin and stripe markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eQ: Are they good algae eaters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eA: Yes, especially when young. Adults should be fed a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eQ: Can more than one be kept together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eA: Only in very large tanks with ample space and hiding spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eQ: Are they shrimp-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003eA: Adult shrimp may be safe, but smaller shrimp could be at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3004\"\u003eQ: Do they get aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eA: They can become territorial as they mature, especially in smaller tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51862712746197,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/Thai-Flying-Fox-Algae-Eaters.jpg?v=1756075249","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/black-flying-fox-epalzeorhynchos-kalopterus-live-freshwater-fish","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}