Jordanella floridae
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| American Flagfish | |
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| American Flagfish | |
| Species | Jordanella floridae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | |
| Size | 2.362 in
5-6 cm (2-2.4") |
| pH | 6.7 - 8.2 |
| Temp. | 292.039 K 18.889 °C 525.67 °R 295.372 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-20 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- American Flagfish, American Flag Fish, Flagfish, American-Flag Fish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Cyprinodon floridae
[edit] Sexing
- The males have red stripes on their bodies and fins. Females are more drab in colour.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- These fish's are semi-aggressive and are prone to nip fins. Try to choose tank mates that swim quickly, although a better choice is to keep them in a species tank.
[edit] Diet
- The diet consists of plant matter and algae. If they are fed on a diet of meaty foods, their lifespans will shorten drastically. They eat multiple types of algae, but prefer hair algae.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed often and generously to supplement their high activity level.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- A well planted tank, preferably in a sunny location, to encourage algae. This is a little fish and can survive many water parameters. However, it would be wise to keep ammonia at 0, nitrite at 0, and nitrate at less than 20 ppm.
[edit] Behaviour
- A bit aggressive, but it depends on the personality of the fish. They have a tendency to rip off chunks of fins.
[edit] Identification
- A short-bodied and thick-set fish with rounded fins.
[edit] Pictures
 Florida Flagfish |
[edit] External links
Facts about Jordanella floridae
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | American Flagfish , American Flag Fish, Flagfish, and American-Flag Fish |
| Diet | Herbivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Cyprinodontidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 2.362 in (6 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 20 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.2 + |
| Maximum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 5 + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.7 + |
| Minimum temperature | 292.039 K (18.889 °C, 66 °F, 525.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Jordanella floridae, and Cyprinodon floridae |
