Black Sea Salmon
NameBlack Sea Salmon
Scientific NameSalmo trutta labrax
Common NamesBlack Sea Salmon, Black Sea Trout, Pontic Salmon, Pontic Trout
FamilySalmonidae
OriginBlack Sea basin, Rivers flowing into the Black Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)48
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)40-65
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesNone (due to its large size, predatory nature, and specific environmental requirements)
Description
The Black Sea Salmon is an anadromous form of brown trout, characterized by its silvery body and distinct black spots. It spends its adult life in the brackish waters of the Black Sea and migrates to freshwater rivers to spawn. This large, predatory fish is not suitable for typical home aquariums.
