Bonefish
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NameBonefish
Scientific NameAlbula vulpes
Common NamesBonefish, Bananafish, Silver Ghost
FamilyAlbulidae
OriginTropical Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Pacific Ocean, Tropical Indian Ocean
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)31
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-85
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNot suitable for typical home aquariums, In public aquariums, large non-aggressive marine fish too big to be prey
Description
Bonefish are sleek, silvery marine fish renowned for their speed and elusive nature, making them a popular target for sport fishing. They inhabit shallow tropical and subtropical waters, often found rooting for benthic invertebrates and small fish over sand flats and in mangroves. Due to their large size, active nature, and specialized needs, they are not suitable for typical home aquariums and are rarely seen outside of very large public aquariums.
