Atlantic Eelpout
NameAtlantic Eelpout
Scientific NameZoarces americanus
Common NamesAtlantic Eelpout, Ocean Pout, Mother-of-Eels
FamilyZoarcidae
OriginWestern North Atlantic Ocean, Labrador to Delaware
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)32-50
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone
Description
The Atlantic Eelpout is a large, elongated, bottom-dwelling marine fish native to the cold waters of the Western North Atlantic. It possesses a distinctive eel-like body with large pectoral fins and feeds primarily on benthic invertebrates. Due to its specific cold-water requirements and large size, it is an extremely challenging species to maintain in a home aquarium.
