Freshwater Flounder (Trinectes maculatus)

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Freshwater Flounder

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Freshwater Flounder

Trinectes maculatus

76 Litres (20 US G.)

12.7-20.3cm (5-8 ")

pH

7.0 - 8.0

5 -22 °C (41-71.6°F)

10-20 °d

1:2 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Achiridae





Additional names

Freshwater Flounder, Freshwater Sole, Hogchoker

Additional scientific names

Pleuronectes maculatus, Achirus fasciatus, Pleuronectes mollis, Trinectes fasciatus, Trinectes scabra


Environment specifics

While these fish may be sold as freshwater, when juvenile they must be kept in brackish with salinity increased as they grow with adults best in full marine conditions

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