Blackfin Icefish
NameBlackfin Icefish
Scientific NameChaenocephalus aceratus
Common NamesBlackfin Icefish, Blackfin Bluenose, Spiny Icefish
FamilyChannichthyidae
OriginSouthern Ocean, Antarctica
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)28
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)28-36
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone
Description
The Blackfin Icefish is a unique Antarctic species known for its transparent blood due to the lack of hemoglobin. It possesses a long, slender body, a distinctive elongated snout, and large, fan-like pectoral fins. This predatory fish inhabits the extremely cold, deep waters of the Southern Ocean.
