Care
The Yellow Flying Fox is known from clear, fast-flowing channels, streams and small rivulets, over stony and gravely substrates. They have been observed feeding together in some rather sizeable shoals. The home aquarium must be mature, and offer plenty of room in order to provide these active fish with adequate swimming space. This species is best maintained either singly or in groups of 5 or more of its own kind; smaller sized groups may result in territorial squabbling. Although Yellow Flying Foxes will enjoy browsing on many types of algae, the diet must be supplemented with a variety of other foods including a good vegetable component. The tank must have tight fitting coverslides as this species is an expert jumper. The water should be well-filtered and a good flow rate provided in order to simulate the clear fast-flowing highly-oxygenated waters that the Yellow Flying Fox originates from "“ additional powerheads can be useful here. Most plants can be kept safely with this species, so the tank can be well planted along the sides and back with hardy species that can handle current. A substrate of fine-grain, rounded gravel, driftwood and flat stones/cobbles will all help to create that river bed effect, and strong lighting should be used to encourage a bit of algae growth. As these fish are of a peaceful disposition, they make great companions for many other fish, such as barbs, danionins, Rasboras, hillstream and brook loaches, rainbowfish, and some of the larger tetra species. However, it is best to avoid close relatives/similar looking species e.g. Crossocheilus spp., Garra spp. and members of the Labeo genus (e.g. Ruby or Red Tailed Black Sharks). It is also worth bearing in mind that their active and "sudden darting" behaviour may alarm shy or nervous fish species.
Feeding
Sinking catfish pellets, algae wafers, small frozen foods, cucumber, spinach etc. Browses on several different types of algae within the aquarium.
Breeding
This species has not been bred in the home aquarium.
