American flagfish (Jordanella floridae)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–22 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

4.9–7.2 cm

Tanque mínimo

62 L

Capa de nado

Middle of the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing

Origen

中北美洲

Descripción de la especie

Jordanella floridae, a member of the family Cyprinodontidae, is native to 中北美洲. An unkillable beginner classic that nonetheless shows its best in hard, alkaline, well-planted water. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 4.9–7.2 cm. One male to two or three females spreads the attention. Keep water hard and alkaline, plant densely, and expect fry — forever. Maintain 18–22 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

One male to two or three females spreads the attention

Dieta

Omnivorous surface-picker; varied diet keeps colour bright

Compañeros recomendados

• Corydoras catfish — Share the bottom peacefully

Evitar con

• Large predators — The fry buffet ends everything

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Gives birth to free-swimming fry; dense plants raise survival