{"product_id":"american-flag-fish","title":"American Flag Fish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eThe American Flag Fish (\u003cem data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eJordanella floridae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy and eye-catching freshwater fish native to Florida, USA. Named for its distinctive red, white, and blue patterning, this species is especially popular for its bold appearance and algae-eating behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eAmerican Flag Fish are best suited to semi-aggressive or species-specific aquariums, as males can become territorial, particularly during breeding. They are adaptable, resilient fish that thrive in well-planted tanks and are well suited to aquarists looking for a unique, characterful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short, robust body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eColouration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eMales display vibrant red, blue, and white striping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eFemales are duller with olive-brown tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eMales are more colourful and territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eFemales are larger and less brightly coloured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive, especially males\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to upper levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eSocial Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly, in pairs, or small groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males may defend territory during breeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–26°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–20 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavily planted with open swimming areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eTank Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1933\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eAmerican Flag Fish are omnivorous with a strong appetite for algae:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eAlgae wafers and spirulina-based foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eHigh-quality flakes or pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eFrozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eOccasional vegetable matter (blanched spinach, zucchini)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eFeed once or twice daily in small amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2240\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2262\" data-start=\"2242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2262\" data-start=\"2242\"\u003eGood Tank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003eRobust livebearers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eLarger tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eRainbowfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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toward each other\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eExcellent algae grazers but may nibble soft plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003eBest colour develops in well-fed, well-maintained tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eCooler water tolerance makes them versatile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Live Fish","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":53831622459764,"sku":"FlagFish","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/1675\/8644\/files\/American_Flag_Fish.jpg?v=1768439972","url":"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/products\/american-flag-fish","provider":"Pet 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