Live Fish – American Flagfish (Pick Up Only)

Flagfish size up to 4cm American or Florida Flagfish are extremely hardy and can handle a wide range of parameters from pH of 6.5–8.5, soft to hard water, and 64–86°F (18–30°C). As a North America species, flagfish can thrive in unheated aquariums that have a tight-fitting lid to prevent escape. Some people put them in outdoor mini ponds during the summer to help eat algae and mosquito larvae. Jordanella floridae. Its common name comes from the male’s unique coloration — rows of red and blue horizontal striping with a yellow shoulder patch — that looks like the stars and stripes of the United States flag. The female, on the other hand, is smaller, less colorful, and has a rounder abdomen when carrying eggs. Both sexes display a prominent black spot on the sides of their bodies, but females often have another small black dot on the back edge of the dorsal fin. Personality-wise, they are very active and constantly dart around looking for algae and other leftover crumbs to eat. Their mouths are perfectly shaped for ripping off hair algae, black beard algae, and other fuzzy types of algae. What Do Flagfish Eat? As omnivores, they enjoy both meaty foods and plant matter — such as freshwater plankton, small crustaceans, insect larvae, and algae. They are not picky eaters and will readily take pellets, freeze-dried foods, frozen foods, and live foods. Because of their love of algae, make sure to add vegetables and other greenery to their diet, like spirulina flakes, Repashy Soilent Green gel food, and blanched (or lightly boiled) zucchini slices. Add to Wishlist Add to Wishlist