Florida Flagfish
Jordanella floridae · family Cyprinodontidae
Parameters
- Temperature
- 18–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Hardness
- 5–20 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 80 L
- Maximum size
- up to 6.5 cm
- Group size
- min 3, ideal 5
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Throughout
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- 2–4 years
Description
A cool-water killifish. Males are patriotically colored — red-and-blue stripes like the US flag. Grazes on hair algae.
Care
Cool tank, dense planting. Regular water changes.
Feeding
Strong plant bias: spirulina, blanched zucchini. They eat algae.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- Подходит как чистильщик от водорослей?
- Да, охотно ест нитчатку и зелёные точечные водоросли. Но при перенасыщении корма теряет интерес к ним.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Jordanella floridae · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22