Freshwater Fish
American Flag Fish.
A North American killifish with a red, white, and blue-green pattern that really does suggest a flag. Hardy and beginner-friendly, and one of the better natural algae grazers — including hair algae. It can be nippy, so give it a 10-gallon-plus tank with room and tankmates that aren't too delicate.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Beginner
- Temperament
- Semi aggressive
- Community
- Semi community
- Adult size
- 2.5"
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Scientific name
- Jordanella floridae
Good tank mates
Semi-aggressive and a known fin-nipper, so pair it with similarly-sized, not-timid tankmates rather than dropping it into a peaceful nano community. It tends to do best in a species tank or with sturdy, faster fish: larger danios like giant danios, fast rasboras, or rainbowfish. Avoid long-finned or slow fish (bettas, fancy guppies, angelfish) and anything small enough to harass. If you're unsure about a specific pairing, call us and we'll help you match it.
Good to know
Native to the swamps and slow waters of Florida, the American flag fish is a North American killifish named for the red, white, and blue-green pattern on the male that resembles a flag.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
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