Siamese Flying Fox Characteristics and How to Keep Them

The Siamese Flying Fox is a tropical fish of the Carp family, the loach family, native to Southeast Asia such as Thailand and Malaysia. Its body color is based on brown or other colors with a straight black line from the mouth to the tip of the tail fin, and it prefers to eat plant matter such as moss and algae. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Siamese Flying Fox and how to keep it.

What is Siamese Flying Fox?

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The Siamese Flying Fox is a tropical fish in the carp family. The Siamese Flying Fox originates from Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Malaysia.The Siamese Flying Fox's body color is characterized by a straight black line from the mouth to the tip of the tail, based on brown or other colors. The word "siamese" in the Siamese Flying Fox means "Siamese" in Thai. Siamese" is the former country of Thailand. A "Siamese cat" is also a cat from Siam.The Siamese Flying Fox is an omnivore and prefers to eat plant matter, especially moss and algae. For this reason, many people keep them in aquariums for the purpose of having them feed on the scraps of animals they are mixed with or on algae on the walls.

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How to keep a Siamese Flying Fox

The Siamese Flying Fox can be an easy breed to keep. The lifespan of the Siamese Flying Fox is approximately 5-10 years. The body size of the Siamese Flying Fox is approximately 10-12 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.0. The Siamese Flying Fox is classified as a tropical fish and will require a heater in winter if kept in Japan.

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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers

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The Siamese Flying Fox has a very territorial personality. As they grow older, this character becomes more pronounced. Therefore, if the breed with which they are mixed is territorial or aggressive, not only will there be constant fighting, but both parties may be injured or become ill due to stress.Therefore, it is safe to place them with relatively docile breeds. However, when placing them with a breed that is not a good swimmer, be sure to check that they are able to eat their food. The Siamese Flying Fox has a voracious appetite and may even try to take food from other breeds, so it is important to make sure that the poor swimmer is able to eat.

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Points about spawning

Many people who keep Siamese Flying Foxes want to breed them. However,There is not much information on breeding Siamese Flying Foxes, and they tend to be a bit more difficult to breed in a typical breeding environment.However, some people who have bred them have reported that they had eggs on them when they were left with water plants, so if you try to breed them, be sure to include water plants that will allow them to attach eggs.

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What to look for when keeping a Siamese Flying Fox

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The Siamese Flying Fox is a recommended breed because it is easy to keep and can be mixed with other species, but it is not well known. This is due in part to its subdued body coloration and lack of conspicuous features. However, the Siamese Flying Fox is even more unique in that it eats moss and algae. It often eats the "black bearded moss" (red algae) that grows in aquariums, and it also eats sticky algae such as "blue-green algae.For this reason, they are very useful. It is important to note that if you start feeding commercially available tropical fish food to a Siamese Flying Fox that has been placed in a tank to treat moss and algae, it may stop eating the moss and algae. Therefore, please feed them only as an addition to the other species you are mixing with them. The Siamese Flying Fox is a great species for feeding moss and algae, so if you have a chance to see one at a specialty store, I highly recommend you take a look.

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