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| Family: |
CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Jordanella floridae
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| Common Name: |
American Flag Fish |
| Size: |
Up to 2¼" (6 cm) |
| Min Tank Size:
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24 inches. |
| Habitat:
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North America: Still and slow moving marshes, swamps, lakes, or ponds from the Gulf Coast (primarily Florida). |
| Diet: |
Omvivorous, Algae, needs vegetable matter in addition to flakes.
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| Behavior: |
Somewhat timid and shy, males can be territorial in small tank. |
| Water: |
Temperature 66-72ºF (19-22°C), pH range: 6.7-8.2, hard and alkaline dH range 6-20. |
| Care: |
Easy to care for, once comfortable in their surroundings their colors really come out. |
| Communities: |
Good with other peaceful fish. |
| Suitability: |
Easy to keep and easy to breed. |
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