{"product_id":"garra-cambodgiensis-black-line-flying-fox","title":"Garra cambodgiensis (Black Line Flying Fox)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarra cambodgiensis – Black Line Flying Fox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarra cambodgiensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Line Flying Fox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an active and attractive freshwater fish that makes an excellent addition to planted and aquascaped aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognised by its distinctive dark lateral stripe and streamlined body, this species is an enthusiastic grazer that spends much of its time exploring surfaces, searching for algae and biofilm. Its constant activity makes it an interesting fish to watch, particularly in mature aquariums with plenty of natural surfaces to investigate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Line Flying Fox is best kept in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-established aquarium with good water movement, excellent filtration and plenty of oxygenation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Providing rocks, wood and other surfaces allows it to exhibit its natural grazing behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile it can contribute to keeping algae and biofilm under control, it should not be considered a substitute for good aquarium maintenance. A varied diet should also be provided to ensure that it receives adequate nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful and active\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous; algae, biofilm, sinking foods and vegetable-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature, well-filtered aquarium with good water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rocks, driftwood and other surfaces for grazing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Line Flying Fox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a particularly good choice for aquarists looking for an active, useful and visually distinctive algae-grazing fish that fits naturally into a planted aquarium environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThey are \u003cstrong\u003egenerally very good community fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, but there are a few things worth knowing.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith small peaceful fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. They can be kept with tetras, rasboras, danios, small barbs, livebearers and similar community species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith shrimp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally safe with adult shrimp, although they may eat very small shrimplets if they encounter them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith other bottom dwellers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually fine, but they can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial toward their own kind or similar-looking algae grazers\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in smaller aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith larger\/aggressive fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e They can become stressed, so I wouldn't pair them with highly aggressive or predatory species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivity level:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are quite active and constantly move around the aquarium, so they suit an active community rather than a very calm, slow-moving setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AOA-Livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41812985118853,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/Flyingfox.webp?v=1786787134","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/garra-cambodgiensis-black-line-flying-fox","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}