American Flag Fish:

Common Name	American Flag Fish
Scientific Name	Jordanella floridae
Distribution	Florida
Fully Grown Size	2.5" (6.5cm)
Minimum tank size	5 gallon
Water composition	68 - 77°F (20 - 25°C)
Diet	Omnivorous, needs vegetable flakes or algae.
Sexing	The female has a black spot on her dorsal fin. The male has brighter colours and definitely no spot. (female with spot on rear of dorsal pictured above)
Breeding	Spawns like a Cichlid. The male will dig a depression in the sand where he will guard the eggs for their 7 day incubation. The fry are usually safe with their parents.
Comments	The Flag Fish can be kept much like the common livebearers, Platies, Swordtails and Mollies. It doesn't mind higher pH or even a little salt in the water. They make excellent fish for algae clean up.