Flounder – Tropical

Tropical Flounder Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 35cm (1′ 2″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 12 years

Scientific Name: Bothus Lunatus

Other Common Names: Platefish. Peacock Flounder

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  3 inches

The tropical flounder, scientific name Bothus Lunatus, is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Tropical flounders will get a maximum size in the wild of 1’ 2”. They will not reach this size in captivity. Flounders can live up to 12 years. Tropical flounders are carnivores and should be fed frozen foods such as mysis or brine shrimp. Flounders can be kept alone, in pairs or in groups if adequate space is given.  Tropical flounders are not reef safe. They will not bother coral but they will eat crustaceans and small fish that it can fit in its mouth. Tropical flounders are very flat and will sit in the sand, blending in. They will glide along the top of the sand to move. Tropical flounders are also called platefish and peacock flounders.