What Is A Hogchoker?

Hogchokers are found along the coast of parts of North America. They are also known by names like Freshwater Flounder, Freshwater Sole. The small flat fishes belong to the species called Trinectes maculates. Usually brown to dark brown in color, and lighter on their “blind side” (side lacking an eye) with a miximum size of 20.0 cm / 8 inches, they need an environment with brackish – marine water and older specimens need marine water.

Despite its name this species should not be kept in freshwater. If kept in a fish tank, substrate made out of fine grained sand that allows them to burrow would be the best environment for them. Hogchokers are sometimes offered for sale in aquarium stores who keep them in freshwater. They preffer live food such as Brine Shrimp, Daphnia, Mosquito larvae, and tubifex worms. You can kiss your dry food good bye if you are petting this fish.

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