Jordanella floridaeAmerican Flag FishAmerican FlagfishFlag FishAmerican-Flag FishFlorida FlagfishFlagfish |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 6.44 cm (2.54 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Compatability: | Community
Semi-aggressive
Males tend to be terretorial. Only keep one per 20 gallons. Good tank mates include live-bearers and corys. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 15.3 Gallons (57.92) Liters |
| Ease of Keeping: | 1 - 2 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Freshwater |
| Special Type: | Brackish |
| Temperature: | 69.8° F (21° C) |
| pH: | 7.46 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 14 |
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| Living |
| Life Span: | 8 years. |
| Food Preference: | Mostly Herbivorous.
Algae and various aquatic plants.
Also, worms, crustaceans, insects and other plant matter.
Supplement regularly with Spirulina and green vegetables like spinach and Romain lettuce as well as a high quality prepared flake. |
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| Swimming Level: | Middle and Bottom |
| Schooling: | No |
| Setup: | Tank should be well lit (especially in the morning for good amounts of algae growth) with dark substrate and many plants. Provide a logical amount of open swimming area as well. Slow moving to still water is a must. Brackish water is preferred. Acclimate to brackish VERY slowly using drip acclimation. |
| Distribution: | North America.
Gulf Coast.
Southern Florida and the Yucatan Peninsula.
St. Johns and Ochlocknee Rivers. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 1 - 2 |
| Sexing: | Males are larger.
Females have a less colorful, checkered yellow appearance with a large spot on the dorsal fin.
Bodies of females tend to have a more round shape. |
| Spawning Type: | Egg Layer |
| Request more detailed breeding information. |
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