HomeCompare fishFlying fox vs Hoven's carp Flying fox vs Hoven's carp: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Hoven's carp is aggressive towards other fish.The Flying fox can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.An adult Hoven's carp is about 3 times the length of a Flying fox and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 22–25°C (72–77°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideFlying foxHoven's carpAdult size15 cm (5.9 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)475 L (125 US gal)Temperature22–27°C (72–81°F)22–25°C (72–77°F)pH6.0–7.56.0–8.0Hardness–5–15 dGH (89–268 ppm)TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressiveCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesFlying foxEpalzeorhynchos kalopterusHoven's carpLeptobarbus hoevenii