Banded Kōkopu
NameBanded Kōkopu
Scientific NameGalaxias fasciatus
Common NamesBanded Kōkopu, Kōkopu
FamilyGalaxiidae
OriginNew Zealand
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-specific tank, Other large, robust native New Zealand fish
Description
The Banded Kōkopu is a native New Zealand freshwater fish characterized by its distinctive dark vertical bands on a golden-brown body. An ambush predator, it thrives in clear, cool streams and rivers with ample cover. This species can grow quite large and requires specific cool water conditions, making it an intermediate care level fish.
