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American Flagfish

American Flagfish

Jordanella floridae

Beginner Semi-Aggressive fish freshwater

About

Colorful North American killifish and one of the few fish that eagerly eats hair algae and black beard algae. Males are territorial; keep 2-3 females per male.

Water Parameters

Temperature

64 - 86 °F

Ideal: 66 - 72 °F

pH

6.5 - 8.5

GH (Hardness)

6 - 20 dGH

Quick Facts

Max Size

2.2"

Min Tank Size

20 gallons

Diet

omnivore

Swimming Zone

middle

School Size

4+ recommended

Bioload

low

Category

killifish