Lined sole (Achirus lineatus)

Achirus lineatus (Lined sole) like to hide under the substrate, so the substrate must be free from sharp edges. Sharp sand and silicates are unsuitable. They are good jumpers, so the aquarium should be well covered.

Food: Achirus lineatus (Lined sole) eat crustaceans, worms and small fishes. Provide them with live foods such as tubificid worms. small Lined sole can be fed live ghost shrimp. They can be trained to accept dead meaty foods. Feed twice a week.
Breeding: We have no information regarding the breeding of Achirus lineatus (Lined sole) in aquariums.
Species Name: Achirus lineatus
Synonyms: Pleuronectes lineatus, Achirus lineatus, Pleuronectes nigricans
Common Names: Lined sole
Family: Achiridae (American soles)
Order: Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Max. Size: 23.0 cm / 9.1 inches
Environment: Marine reef
Origin: Southeast Pacific, Western Central and Southwest Atlantic
Temperament: Harmless
Company: Achirus lineatus (Lined sole) is a good companion to any non-aggressive fish.
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Linguado (Achiropsis nattereri)

Achiropsis nattereri (Linguado) need a substrate under which they can hide. Sharp substrate must therefore be avoided and silicates should also be avoided. Cover the aquarium, since the Linguado can jump quite high.

Food: Achiropsis nattereri (Linguado) need live foods, like tubificid worms, close to them. Feed twice a week. They can be trained to accept dead meaty foods. Small Linguado feed on ghost shrimp.
Breeding: We are unable to provide any information regarding the breeding of Achiropsis nattereri (Linguado) in aquariums.
Species Name: Achiropsis nattereri
Synonyms: Solea nattereri, Apionichthys nattereri, Achiropsis nattereri
Common Names: Linguado
Family: Achiridae (American soles)
Order: Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Max. Size: 23.4 cm / 9.2 inches
Environment: Freshwater demersal
Origin: South Inland waters in America
Temperament: Harmless
Company: Achiropsis nattereri (Linguado) can be kept with most non-aggressive fishes.
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Drab sole (Achirus achirus)

Achirus achirus (Drab sole) needs a substrate to hide under, without any sharp objects that might injure the fish. Sharp sand and silicates are not suitable. Cover the aquarium, because they jump well.

Food: Achirus achirus (Drab sole) eat nekton, crustaceans, zoo benthos and finfish. Give your fish live foods, such as tubificid worms. They can also be trained to accept dead meaty foods. Small Drab sole eat ghost shrimp. Feed two times a week.
Breeding: We are unable to provide any information about the breeding of Achirus achirus (Drab sole) in aquariums.
Species Name: Achirus achirus
Synonyms: Pleuronectes achirus, Achirus achirus, Monochirus lineatus, Monochir punctifer, Achirus maculipinnis gunteri
Common Names: Drab sole
Family: Achiridae (American soles)
Order: Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Max. Size: 18.0 cm / 7.1 inches
Environment: Marine demersal
Origin: South America, Western Central and Southwest Atlantic
Temperament: Harmless
Company: Achirus achirus (Drab sole) can be kept with any non-aggressive fish.

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