Garra cambodgiensis

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False Flying Fox
Young False Flying Fox
Species Garra cambodgiensis
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 56.781 liters
56,781.177 mL

15 US Gallons (56.8L)

Size 12.7 cm

4-5 " (10.2-12.7cm)

pH 6.0 - 8.0
Temp. 293.15 K
68 °F
527.67 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R20 -25 °C (68-77°F)

Water Hardness

1-10

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

2-5 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

False Siamese Algae Eater, Stonelapping Minnow, False Flying Fox

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Garra taeniata, Garra parvifilum, Epalzeorhynchos sp.

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

A generally peaceful algae eating fish, will not tolerate others of it's own kind however, nor other similar-looking fish.

[edit] Diet

Mostly an algae eater, with a liking for the odd catfish pellet.

[edit] Feeding regime

Once a day with a algae tablet if your tank is free of algae.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Require a reasonable water current with a high oxygen content. Planted tank will be preferred.

[edit] Behaviour

Does not tolerate other similar shaped fish to be near it. Will chase the others away from its claimed territory but do not appear to hurt each other. However if your tank is long and well planted you can get away with having several of these fish if they do not have constant sight of each other.
Prefers to sit on large leaves well off the substrate.
This fish pales significantly at night.

[edit] Identification

This fish is often sold as the very popular Siamese algae eater or Flying fox by less knowledgeable aquarium shops. However its long bright line above the dark band and the fact the dark band does not go right up to the end of the caudal fin is the clue to its true identity. It's fins are tinted yellow.

[edit] Pictures

As seen at night

Young False Flying Fox - 2" long

[edit] External links

Facts about Garra cambodgiensis
Availability Common
Common name False Flying Fox , False Siamese Algae Eater, and Stonelapping Minnow
Diet Herbivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cyprinidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 5 in (12.7 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 8  +
Maximum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 1  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 293.15 K (20 °C, 68 °F, 527.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Garra cambodgiensis, Garra taeniata, Garra parvifilum, and Epalzeorhynchos sp.
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