Boe drum
NameBoe drum
Scientific NamePteroscion peli
Common NamesBoe drum, Pel's croaker, West African croaker
FamilySciaenidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, West Africa
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)28
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Large Snappers, Other large, robust marine predators
Description
The Boe drum (*Pteroscion peli*) is a large marine croaker native to the Eastern Atlantic off the coast of West Africa. It is a predatory fish, feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates, and is primarily known as a commercially important food fish in its native range. Due to its significant adult size, it is not suitable for typical home aquariums and would require a very large public aquarium setting.
