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Florida FlagfishJordanella floridae

Native Florida killifish. One of the few small fish that genuinely eats hair algae and black-beard algae. Useful in heavily-planted small ponds + 50+ gal aquariums. Males are aggressive during spawning - don't pair with long-finned fish. Cold-tolerant down to 50°F.

Algae control (small ponds + tanks) Killifish

Stocking quick reference

Stocking rate
5-15 / 100 gallons
Ship size
1-2" adults shipped
Adult size
2-3"
Best season
Spring + fall

Diet

Algae, plant matter, occasional flake

Compatible with

Hardy plants, snails, small mollies, dwarf species (NOT long-finned)

Ship-to states

Most US states (native Florida, regulated in some)

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