Florida Flag fish at Wirral Aquatics
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Florida Flag fish

Wirral Aquatics
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Description

Florida Flagfish hail from the still and slow-moving waters of Florida and the south-eastern United States and grow to around 6cm in length. The males are the real showstoppers, with a patriotic wash of red, green and iridescent blue-green flecking that gives the species its name.

Special requirements: A hardy fish that tolerates a wide range of temperatures, including cooler unheated tanks, so they suit temperate setups well. Males can be a little feisty and territorial, particularly when breeding, so give them a well-planted tank with plenty of cover and broken lines of sight. They are prized among aquascapers as one of the best natural grazers of hair and thread algae.

Diet: Florida Flagfish are omnivores with a strong appetite for algae. At Wirral Aquatics we feed ours EBO Pro Soft Artemia, insect meal and seafood, alongside plenty of vegetable matter. They also enjoy live food such as daphnia and baby brine shrimp.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
6–8
Hardness
89–89 ppm
Adult size
100 mm
Type
Fish
Temperament
Aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Florida Flag fish tankmate overlap
Cardinal tetra
Cardinal tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
23–29 °CpH 3.5–7.518–215 ppm
Cherry barb
Cherry barb
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
20–27 °CpH 6–836–357 ppm
Neon tetra
Neon tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
21–25 °CpH 4–7.518–215 ppm
Albino threadfin acara
Albino threadfin acara
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
24–30 °CpH 6–818–215 ppm
Melon barb
Melon barb
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
22–26 °CpH 6–7.536–179 ppm
Albino Cory
Albino Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
21–27 °CpH 6–836–268 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

Ordering livestock

We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.

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