Agujon Needlefish
NameAgujon Needlefish
Scientific NameTylosurus acus
Common NamesAgujon Needlefish, Atlantic Needlefish
FamilyBelonidae
OriginAtlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)60
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Jacks, Snappers, Groupers (in extremely large tanks), Other large, fast-swimming marine fish too big to be prey
Description
The Agujon Needlefish is a long, slender, silvery marine fish characterized by its distinctive elongated, needle-like jaws. These fast-swimming predators are found near the surface in coastal waters. Due to their large size and specialized diet, they are considered an expert-level species for very large, specialized aquariums.
