Flagfish

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About Flagfish

Aquarium Size
Small
Difficulty Of Care
Weekly
Group
Freshwater
Size
Small
Suitable Tank Mates
Minnows, Characins, Fast-Swimming Fish, Narrow-Bodied Fish
Swimming Region
Mid-Range
Temperament
Semi-Aggressive
Fish Water Condition
Cool, Slightly Alkaline Water
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Flagfish General Description

Flagfish are a small fish that are semi-aggressive in nature. These fish may not do well if multiple males of the same species are kept together, especially in a small tank.

Flagfish are a small fish that are semi-aggressive in nature.

Origins

The Flagfish is a type of pupfish that is native to Florida. Pupfish are a group of small ray-finned fishes related to killifish which are primarily found in North America.

Color

The coloration of varies slightly from one species to another, though some species are very colorful. The American Flagfish, for example, has iridescent blue-green scales with alternating stripes of red and blue running horizontally along the body.

Maintenance and Care

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The Flagfish tends to inhabit shallow, slow-moving waters that are densely planted. These fish can sometimes be found in swamps, backwaters, and marshes and they have even been found in brackish waters. These fish prefer a temperature range between 66°F and 72°F with a pH between 6.7 and 8.2 and a water hardness between 6 and 20 KH. They should be kept in densely planted tanks with driftwood and rocks for decoration and dark substrate to bring out their coloration.

These fish tend to inhabit shallow, slow-moving waters that are densely planted.

Feeding

This is a mid-range fish for the most part, though it will sometimes feed on decaying plant matter and algae in the aquarium. These fish will eat just about anything, including flake foods and pellets as well as live, frozen, and freeze-dried foods. Feeding these fish a rich diet of high-quality foods will help to bring out its natural coloration.

Also read:Setting a Schedule for Routine Tank Maintenance

Breeding Info

Flagfish are egg layers and they are generally not difficult to spawn in the home aquarium. Females of the species are larger and more full-bodied than males, plus they have a little more yellow in their coloration. During spawning, eggs are generally released individually or in small batches on various surfaces including plants and tank decorations.

Aquarium Varieties

American Flagfish (Jordanella floridae)

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