Is a flounder Reef safe?

[nozleman]

Hey all, the local tropical fish store has a awesome cool looking flounder for sale. It blends into the sand and travels the bottom of the tank. Can I put him in my reef tank? He is about 3 to 4 inches long, and what do they eat? I can't find flounder on any of the fish sites? Any help will be appreciated, Thanks Jeff

 

[Planet Reef]

Jeff,

Most flounder get HUGE!!! How big is your tank?

 

[plack]

I would think it would either outgrow your tank OR it would be the only thing in your tank?
Also I think they like cooler temperatures!! At least thats where I've caught them when fishing off the bottom !!!



Paul

 

[nozleman]

My tank is 150g and The people at the store said it stays small? Anyone ever keep one of these? It is a reef tank right now. Jeff

 

[Snowboarda42]

Not me:

Go ahead and get one, and if/when it gets big, you've got dinner!

 

[leebca]

Besides what has already been mentioned, all I can say is that the substrate for these fishes must be fine, sugar size sand, otherwise they can injure themselves.

 

[Damsel13]

I had a tiny flounder for a few months years ago. My sand beat the poor guy up and it is fairly fine.

 

[jlehigh]

I have a Carribean Flounder in my F/O aggressive tank and I LOVE the lil guy He eats meaty foods such as krill and silverslides. He'll eat any small fish or shrimp (gobies, cleaners). I'm not sure about coral..

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[Planet Reef]

Wow John!!!

Long time no see. (This is Curtswearing on the work account).

Welcome back!!!

 

[jlehigh]

Tnx Curt I've had a busy year, but it's good to peruse the forum again.

Btw: The flounder's name is "Joe". Yup named and still alive