Channel Flounder
NameChannel Flounder
Scientific NameSyacium micrurum
Common NamesChannel Flounder, Smallmouth Flounder
FamilyParalichthyidae
OriginWestern Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, North Carolina to Brazil
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Gobies, Larger Angelfish, Tangs (in very large tanks), Triggerfish (non-aggressive species), Other large, peaceful to semi-aggressive fish
Description
The Channel Flounder is a fascinating flatfish species native to the Western Atlantic, known for its remarkable camouflage and bottom-dwelling habits. It is an ambush predator, feeding primarily on small fish and invertebrates. This species requires a large tank with a soft, sandy substrate for burrowing.
