{"product_id":"silver-flying-fox-crossocheilus-reticulatus","title":"Silver Flying Fox (Crossocheilus reticulatus)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe silver flying fox (\u003ci\u003eCrossocheilus reticulatus\u003c\/i\u003e) is a peaceful, active river fish from Southeast Asia. It is prized for its algae-grazing abilities and striking silver coloration with a dark, reticulated (net-like) pattern and a large black spot at the base of the tail. Unlike the more commonly imported Siamese algae eater (\u003ci\u003eCrossocheilus oblongus\u003c\/i\u003e) that seeks out more protein as it ages, \u003ci\u003eC. reticulatus\u003c\/i\u003e tends to get a more voracious appetite for algae as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn the wild, the silver flying fox is known to inhabit areas of the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins with rocky bottoms and rapid, clear currents. Their stream-lined bodies and sucker-like mouths have evolved to aid them in withstanding the fast flow as they graze upon algae and biofilm. Being used to such conditions, the silver flying fox requires heavy oxygenation within the home aquarium which can be achieved via filters, wavemakers, and aerators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSilver flying foxes heavily graze on algae, however they should not be expected to only subsist on it as this can lead to deficiencies. Be sure to supplement their diet with foods heavy in plant-matter such as fresh vegetables, spirulina flakes, and sinking herbivore\/algae wafers. Supplemental feeding is especially important if wanting to keep moss in the same tank as your silver flying fox as they are likely to nibble on it if not given other food sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e  Due to their passive nature, avoid housing silver flying foxes with aggressive bottom-dwelling fish. Unlike their more territorial relatives, many have found this species to do best when kept in groups of five or more. If given proper amounts of space and hiding spots, housing multiple silver flying foxes together can encourage them to be bolder and display more natural behaviors such as sparring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e  Captive breeding is extremely uncommon when it comes to the silver flying fox with its natural reproductive queues not being well known. Most specimens in the aquarium trade are wild-collected or produced commercially using hormone induction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e  For hobbyists looking for an active algae grazer that remains relatively peaceful, \u003ci\u003eCrossocheilus reticulatus\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent choice, especially in well-oxygenated community aquariums with plenty of swimming room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":53767157711155,"sku":"H-36","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/SilverFlyingFoxWebsite.jpg?v=1785769358","url":"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/silver-flying-fox-crossocheilus-reticulatus","provider":"Imperial Tropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}