Family: Cyprinodontidae
American flagfish — a Cyprinodontidae from Central America, peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing. Reaches 4.9–7.2 cm; one male to two or three females spreads the attention. 18–22 °C.
A Cyprinodontidae species native to Central America: Jordanella floridae lives middle of the water column over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing. Adults reach 4.9–7.2 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Corydoras catfish.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing; one male to two or three females spreads the attention.
Aim for 18–22 °C. Stable temperature matching the species origin; 18–22 °C recorded range.
Full size is 4.9–7.2 cm. Minimum tank: 62 L, with open swimming space along its middle of the water column habits.
Omnivorous surface-picker; varied diet keeps colour bright. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing. Recommended tankmates: Corydoras catfish — Share the bottom peacefully. Avoid Large predators — The fry buffet ends everything.
Native to Central America, where it lives in warm freshwater streams and lakes. Still to gentle current; Moderate oxygen levels.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: gives birth to free-swimming fry; dense plants raise survival. Subtle external differences.