Jordanella floridae female
Current Scientific Name:
Jordanella floridae
Described: Goode & Bean, 1879
Common name(s): Flagfish, American flagfish
Distribution: USA
Breeding Jordanella floridae
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0 other fishkeepers have successfully bred this species and left reports, their results are sumarised below
Method:
Long term (fry appear with adults) (67%)
Spawning Mops (33%)Water Conditions:
Neutral (33%)
Moderately hard and alkaline (33%)
Moderately soft and acidic (33%)Temperature:
16-19°C (33%)
20-23°C (33%)
24-27°C (33%)
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Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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The American Flagfish, also known as the Florida Flagfish, is a hardy community fish that is one of the few species that eats black beard algae! It is also great for small ponds!
The American Flagfish Killifish (Jordanella floridae) is a colorful, peaceful fish that is native to much of ...
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Florida flagfish are a hardy native fish found in Florida and select areas of the south eastern united states. Males develop gorgeous color in a pattern that resembles the American Flag. Females maintain a black spot on the back of their dorsal fin. They have a rounded body shape and can reach upwards of 2 5-3" in length. They can withstand cooler temperatures and can be kept without a heater at room temperature. Excellent algae eater, especially hair algae types. Males can become feisty, ...
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Orlando, Florida, 328**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Florida flagfish are a hardy native fish found in Florida and select areas of the south eastern united states. Males develop gorgeous color in a pattern that resembles the American Flag. Females maintain a black spot on the back of their dorsal fin. They have a rounded body shape and can reach upwards of 2 5-3" in length. They can withstand cooler temperatures and can be kept without a heater at room temperature. Excellent algae eater, especially hair algae types. Males can become feisty, ...
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Jordanella floridae breeding reports
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How to keep and breed Jordanella floridae
This database consists of breeding reports provided by the world killifish community, along with some statistical analysis. Results provided by successful keepers are aggregated in the bar charts below, with more detailed reports below that. Like any block of data, the larger the more significant. Please contribute a report of your attempt to breed Jordanella floridae, even if you have had a negative results. You may, of course, file more than one report, particularly if you change some condition, and had a different result.
breeders have filled in breeding reports, a summary of the results are shown in the graphs below.
Would Jordanella floridae be a good addition to a community tank?
- Never
- Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
- Only with species of similar size
- Yes, a good community fish
How would you describe the disposition of Jordanella floridae?
- Very timid
- Slightly timid
- Neutral
- Somewhat aggressive on occasions
- Very aggressive
In which water conditions do you keep these fish?
- Very soft and acidic
- Moderately soft and acidic
- Neutral
- Moderately hard and alkaline
- Very hard and alkaline
At what average temperature?
- 10-15°C
- 16-19°C
- 20-23°C
- 24-27°C
- 28°C+
What, if any is the biggest difficulty encountered when breeding these fish?
- Poor egg production
- Poor egg survival
- Poor fry survival rate
- Deformities
- Skewed sex ratio
How would you describe sex ratios when breeding Jordanella floridae?
- Almost all males
- Somewhat male heavy
- Roughly equal
- Somewhat female heavy
- Almost all females
In general, how difficult is Jordanella floridae to keep and breed?
- Very easy
- Easy
- Average
- Difficult
- Very difficult
How successful have you been at breeding Jordanella floridae?
- Very unsuccessful
- Fairly unsuccessful
- Average
- Fairly successful
- Very successful
Very successful / fairly successful
Breeding Report: Jordanella floridaeWater conditions: Moderately soft and acidic, 24-27oC
Spawning Method: Spawning Mops
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Very easy
Success: Very successful
Breeder: Canada (2 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 15th January 2006
Breeding Report: Jordanella floridaeWater conditions: Neutral, 16-19oC
Spawning Method: Long term (fry appear with adults)
Breeding problems: Poor egg production
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Easy
Success: Fairly successful
Breeder: MANNY, FLORIDA (11 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 19th April 2005
Breeding Report: Jordanella floridaeWater conditions: Moderately hard and alkaline, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Long term (fry appear with adults)
Breeding problems: Poor fry survival rate
Sex ratio: Almost all males
Breeding difficulty: Easy
Success: Fairly successful
Breeder: (1 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 29th October 2005
Unsuccessful
Breeding Report: Jordanella floridaeWater conditions: Neutral, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Long term (fry appear with adults)
Breeding problems: Poor fry survival rate
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Very easy
Success: Very unsuccessful
Breeder:
Date this record created: 23rd March 2003
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