Florida Flag Fish (Jordanella floridae)
Florida Flag Fish (Jordanella floridae), also known as the American Flag Fish, is a native Florida species prized for its striking coloration, algae-eating ability, and suitability for planted aquariums, outdoor ponds, and community aquariums. Raised on our licensed Florida fish farm, these hardy fish are excellent grazers of hair algae and black beard algae.
Hardy, tank-raised Florida Flagfish (Jordanella floridae) from our licensed Florida farm. One of the best natural grazers for hair algae and black beard algae. Great for planted and community tanks with similarly sized fish.
Highlights
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Superb algae control; constantly grazes leaves, hardscape, and glass
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Tank-raised; acclimates quickly and ships well
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Peaceful to semi-assertive; best with active community fish
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Size: 1.5–2.25 in (juveniles slightly smaller)
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Our farm-direct Live Arrival Guarantee
Care
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Temperature: 68–78°F (can handle cooler rooms)
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pH: 6.5–8.0; Hardness: moderate–hard
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Diet: Algae, spirulina flakes, quality pellets, blanched veggies
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Behavior: May nip long fins if under-fed—keep well fed
What you’ll receive
Healthy, tank-raised Flagfish, fasted 24 hours and packed with pure oxygen, insulated box, and heat/ice as needed.
Shipping & DOA
We ship Mon–Wed. Live arrival guaranteed—send a clear photo within 1 hour of first delivery attempt in unopened bag. We can refund fish cost, credit, or reship (buyer pays shipping). Please contact us first; we’ll make it right.