Jordanella Floridae: Florida Flagfish

[Fish Folk]

When you've got a tank with Hydrophlox Shiners . . . it's hard to imagine needing a "centerpiece" fish. However, we've thoroughly enjoyed a pair of Florida Flagfish (Jordanella Floridae) which coexist peacefully in the tank with our Rainbow Shiners. Took a few photos, and a 1-min video showing some pre-spawning activity (see below). It's hard to capture exactly how beautiful their emerald jeweling is. About the size of mature platys, these are an active fish for a non-heated, small U.S. Native tank. We have them here in a 29 gal with Rainbow Shiners and a pair of Rainbow Darters. They eat flake foods and frozen foods.

 

 

[Colu]

Are you planning on breeding your flag fish

Edited May 24, 2021 by Colu

[Fish Folk]

4 minutes ago, Colu said:

Are you planning on breeding your flag fish

Not necessarily trying. If they go for it in here, they tend to get a bit territorial . . . so it could cause some drama. But I keep an eye on things. Eventually, I may move them to another space to spawn on their own.