Freshwater Flounder (Trinectes maculatus)

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Freshwater Flounder

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Freshwater Flounder

Trinectes maculatus

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

76 Litres (20 US G.)

Size

12.7-20.3cm (5-8 ")

sg

1.005 - 1.020

pH

7.0 - 8.0

Temp.

5 -22 °C (41-71.6°F)

Water Hardness

10-20 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Western Atlantic

Family

Achiridae




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Additional names

Freshwater Flounder, Freshwater Sole, Hogchoker

Additional scientific names

Pleuronectes maculatus, Achirus fasciatus, Pleuronectes mollis, Trinectes fasciatus, Trinectes scabra


Environment specifics[edit]

While these fish may be sold as freshwater, when juvenile they must be kept in brackish with salinity increased as they grow with adults best in full marine conditions

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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