Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
NameAtlantic Bluefin Tuna
Scientific NameThunnus thynnus
Common NamesAtlantic Bluefin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Northern Bluefin Tuna
FamilyScombridae
OriginAtlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000000
Max Size (Inches)120
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)40-86
pH Range8.0-8.4
Description
The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is a massive, highly migratory, and predatory fish found throughout the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Renowned for its torpedo-shaped body and incredible speed, it is one of the largest and fastest fish species. Due to its immense size and specialized needs, it is entirely unsuitable for home aquariums and is only housed in extremely large, specialized public aquariums.
