leftyblite
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I curently have a 150g with a 5inch porc puffer and a 3inch foxface in it. I was at the LFS today and saw a 3 inch flounder. I haven't been able to find much on them, but would it be OK in my tank? Any help would be appreciated.
flounder question
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leftyblite
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Too big for the 150? I'm not too worried about the other fish as they will be big soon enough :happyfish
reefreak29
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Originally Posted by leftyblite
Too big for the 150? I'm not too worried about the other fish as they will be big soon enough :happyfish
they get much to gig for a 150
Too big for the 150? I'm not too worried about the other fish as they will be big soon enough :happyfish
they get much to gig for a 150
leftyblite
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OK Thanks, it was just a thought. :thinking:
ravennreef
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The worst thing about keeping a flounder is that they need a lot of open sandy space to swim. Also they grow extremely fast. I had one that tripled in size in 7 months. They also need to be hand fed silversides every other day.
But they are really fun to watch and the ones I have seen did not bother the invert or gobies in the tanks.
But they are really fun to watch and the ones I have seen did not bother the invert or gobies in the tanks.
sebae09
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Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1' 2"
Color Form: Blue, Gray
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Bothidae
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The Flounder, also known as Plate Fish or Peacock Flounder, is laterally compressed and lays on its side on the bottom of the ocean or aquarium. Early in development, both eyes migrate to the left or right side, usually the left. The Flounder has a dull color with occasional light blue spotting. This allows it to lay in the sand, where the dull colors blend in making it very hard to see.
It requires a 125 gallon or larger aquarium with a sandy bottom which will allow it to blend in and change positions. It will eat most any invertebrate or small fish that come within its vicinity.
The diet should consist of chopped marine meats.
Care Level: Easy
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1' 2"
Color Form: Blue, Gray
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Bothidae
14-Day Guarantee
The Flounder, also known as Plate Fish or Peacock Flounder, is laterally compressed and lays on its side on the bottom of the ocean or aquarium. Early in development, both eyes migrate to the left or right side, usually the left. The Flounder has a dull color with occasional light blue spotting. This allows it to lay in the sand, where the dull colors blend in making it very hard to see.
It requires a 125 gallon or larger aquarium with a sandy bottom which will allow it to blend in and change positions. It will eat most any invertebrate or small fish that come within its vicinity.
The diet should consist of chopped marine meats.