Freshwater Flounder (Trinectes maculatus)

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Freshwater Flounder

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Freshwater Flounder

Trinectes maculatus

76 Litres (20 US G.)

12.7-20.3cm (5-8 ")

pH

7.0 - 8.0

5 -22 °C (41-71.6°F)

10-20 °d

1:2 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Achiridae





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

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