Arrowhead Soapfish
NameArrowhead Soapfish
Scientific NameBelonoperca chabanaudi
Common NamesArrowhead Soapfish, Arrowhead Grouper, Arrowhead Basslet
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Samoa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Triggerfish, Pufferfish, Lionfish, Moray Eels
Description
The Arrowhead Soapfish is a predatory marine fish characterized by its distinctive arrowhead-shaped head and mottled body. It produces a toxic slime as a defense mechanism, making it unpalatable to predators. This robust carnivore requires a large aquarium and careful selection of tankmates due to its aggressive nature and diet.
