Freshwater Flounder?

[ctbestfisherman]

I was at my LFS yesterday and saw they had a flounder in a freshwater tank. It was 2 by 2 inches. On the tank description it said it would eat algae. This shop has no saltwater tanks so it must have been freshwater. Just wondering if anyone ever heard of a freshwater flounder before. I was thinking of picking it up if it stays small and is indeed a freshwater fish. Any info would be appreciated.

 

[paperdragon]

There's a "freshwater flounder" you see for sale a lot that's actually a brackish fish. It can survive in freshwater, but it doesn't do all that well in it from what I've read.

 

[kyryah]

Agreed

Kristina

 

[ctbestfisherman]

Thank you very much. Do you know how big they get? I might set up a small brackish tank for the flounder and some bumblebee gobies if it remains small. The last thing I want is a 20" or bigger flounder.

 

[paperdragon]

Here's a profile I found: http://aqualandpetsplus.com/Oddball,%20Flounder.htm

Says 6" max on there.

 

[ctbestfisherman]

Thank you very much great site.

 

[vampie]

Agreed, flounders sold as freshwater are usually brackish, gets to about 6", and doesn't eat algae. There are true freshwater flounders, though you'll rarely see those being sold.

 

[vanillarum]

I have had 2 freshwater flounder for almost 2 years. I keep them in my community tank (freshwater), and they do just fine. I got them at about 3/4" and they are now a little over 2" each. I don't know if they eat algae, but mine are constantly pressed up against the glass, so maybe they do. All my "non " fishy friends think they are pretty cool. Good luck.

 

[austinpetemo]

no such thing as a FW flounder. i made the mistake of buying one. they dont eat algae and they need brakish water. mine eventually died because it would not eat any food that i offered it.

 

[Mudfrog]

They are very fragile as well. I would not keep one unless you are a very experienced brackish keeper.