Atlantic Pollock
NameAtlantic Pollock
Scientific NamePollachius virens
Common NamesAtlantic Pollock, Saithe, Coalfish, Boston Blues
FamilyGadidae
OriginNorth Atlantic Ocean
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)2000
Max Size (Inches)47
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)40-55
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust coldwater marine predators (public aquarium only)
Description
The Atlantic Pollock is a large, active, schooling marine fish native to the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Known for its silvery-green body and distinct lateral line, it is a commercially important species and a voracious predator. Due to its immense size and specific coldwater requirements, it is entirely unsuitable for typical home aquariums and is only found in very large public aquariums.
