Barred Queenfish
NameBarred Queenfish
Scientific NameScomberoides tala
Common NamesBarred Queenfish, Tala Queenfish, Deep Queenfish
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)27.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large jacks, Large groupers (in extremely large tanks), Large snappers, Moray eels (of comparable size)
Description
The Barred Queenfish (*Scomberoides tala*) is a large, active, and predatory marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific. It features a sleek, silvery body and is a fast swimmer, primarily preying on smaller fish and crustaceans. Due to its significant size and predatory behavior, this species is only suitable for expert aquarists with very large, specialized aquariums.
