Flying Fox tank mates
Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus
6 rated pairings from the Flying Fox care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Flying Fox needs at least 55 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
5 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Both are algae eaters but occupy different niches; monitor for territorial disputes
Sunburst Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful mid-water dweller that avoids competition with bottom-dwelling Flying Fox
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Schooling fish that stays in mid-water column, minimal interaction with Flying Fox
Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller with different feeding habits; generally compatible
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small schooling fish that occupies mid-water zone away from Flying Fox
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.