American Flagfish

[Shovelman]

Hey there everyone! Is anyone familiar with the "american flagfish"? It is a type of killifish correct? Also, if im not mistaken, its found in the temperate waters of florida somewhere? Anyways, ive allways liked killifish but they are never available where i live except for these ones, and Ive been researching different stocking possabilities for my 10 gallon and read you can house a couple in such a tank. So, how many in a 10 gallon with some white cloud minnows(i thought theyd work together as they both seem to appreciate lower temperatures, and i allready have the white clouds). Will a diets of a basic pellet and flak food suffice with vegitables at least 2 times a week (ill mix between algae waffers and romain lettuce or other vegies that are reccomended). Any feedback would be great!

 

[Shovelman]

anyone?

 

[Rex740]

I've had these fish quite often. My first flags were store bought and all the ones after that I caught my self as I live in south Florida by the Everglades. That diet would be fine and you can probably fit 2 in a 10 gallon. There may be less aggression (a possibility as I always thought a 10 would be quite small for them) if you get a pair, the females have a black spot on their dorsal fins, males don't.

PS: I doubt they appreciate lower temperatures, they are native to south Florida, on average the temperature is around 22-29 degrees celsius, getting a bit hotter in the summer.

 

[Shovelman]

Thank you so much for responding! Ill keep my heater on then! So try and sex out a male and female? What are the chances of pairing? And do they need a cave or hiding place? Thanks again!

 

[Rex740]

They love plants so some cover would be nice. I haven't attempted breeding them yet due to their availability to me but I've heard it's not that hard and if you get a pair then there is a pretty good chance they'll breed.

 

[FishandRugby]

They do appreciate a bit of vegetation in their diet and are excellent hair-algae destroyers.

 

[Shovelman]

Thanks guys, the two now reside in my 10 gallon happily swimming around together (1 is a male the other is a female) And i even take hair algae out of my dad's....uhh...algae growing tank to feed to my flagfish and i must say that its quite a sight to watch!

 

[frinkles]

will you send pictures?
thanks,
frinkles