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| Family: |
Achiridae |
| Species: |
Achirus lineatus |
| Common Name: |
Freshwater flounder |
| Size: |
Up to 6 inches long.(15cm) |
| Min Tank Size: |
30 gallons. |
| Habitat: |
Western Atlantic, Florida, USA and northern Gulf
of Mexico to northern Argentina |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, Start on live worms or small fishes.
Will not eat flake. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful. |
| Water: |
pH 7.5 – 8.2 dH to 20º, temperature range of 72º
to 85ºF |
| Note: |
The specimens occasionally seen for sale are not
a true freshwater fish. While they may survive in Freshwater they
will not thrive. The addition of marine salt is recommended. |
| Care: |
Medium. |
| Communities: |
Very calm, never bothers other fish but is known
to be picked on by most species. |
| Suitability: |
Research first. There are true freshwater flounders
from South America (Catathyridium jenynsii) but they are seldom
seen. |
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