Species Profile
Florida Flagfish
Jordanella floridae
Algae Eaterssemi-aggressive
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
65–79°F
pH
6.5–8
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Algae, blanched veggies, flake, frozen
Notes
Actually eats hair algae, including the dreaded black-beard. Males can be territorial — keep a 1:2 male:female ratio.
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