Silver Flying Fox tank mates
Crossocheilus reticulatus
6 rated pairings from the Silver Flying Fox care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Silver Flying Fox needs at least 55 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful, similarly sized schooling fish that occupies the middle zone without competing with the Flying Fox
Cherry Barb
Puntius titteya
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful and small, unlikely to provoke territorial responses from the Flying Fox
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling but non-competitive; both species generally ignore each other
Pearl Gourami
Trichopodus leerii
30 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful mid-to-top dweller that does not encroach on the Flying Fox's territory
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Occupies similar zones but is generally tolerated; ensure enough algae and food for both
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.