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Theflagfish,alsoknownastheAmericanflagfishorFloridaflagfish,isapupfishfromthefamilyCyprinodontidaewhichisendemictoFlorida,NorthAmerica.

American Flagfish

The flagfish, also known as the American flagfish or Florida flagfish, is a pupfish from the family Cyprinodontidae which is endemic to Florida, North America. Its common name derives from the male body pattern, which bears some resemblance to the stars and stripes of the USA flag. An omnivorous species which should be offered a varied diet consisting of a good quality flake food and frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, and brineshrimp. This species will also eat vegetable matter such as lettuce, cucumber and spinach.

American Flag Fish are not typically aggressive, but should be kept with similar sized peaceful community fish. An aquarium with moderate lighting will help bring out the colours. This species is able to tolerate a wide range of aquarium water conditions (see below).

What do Flag Fish eat? The American flagfish is a voracious eater, so wi...