Spanish Flagfish (Gonioplectrus hispanus)

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Spanish Flagfish

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Spanish Flagfish

Gonioplectrus hispanus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

114 Litres (30 US G.)

Size

30.5-33cm (12-13 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.5

Temp.

18.3-23.3°C (65 -74 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Gulf of Mexico

Family

Serranidae




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Additional names

Spanish Flagfish, Stripey Seaperch, Spanish Flag

Additional scientific names

Plectropoma hispanum


Origin[edit]

Found in the Western Atlantic: off North Carolina (pelagic post-larva, possibly drifted north from Florida or the Bahamas) to the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and south to Vitoria, Brazil.


Sexing[edit]

It is not possible to visually sex this fish.


Tank compatibility[edit]

This fish will eat smaller fish.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

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