Chattahoochee Bass
NameChattahoochee Bass
Scientific NameMicropterus chattahoochae
Common NamesChattahoochee Bass
FamilyCentrarchidae
OriginChattahoochee River system, Georgia, Alabama, USA
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)200
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)65-78
pH Range6.5-7.5
Description
The Chattahoochee Bass is a robust, predatory freshwater fish characterized by its olive-green to brown coloration with distinct dark, blotchy patterns along its flanks and often reddish fins. Native to the Chattahoochee River system, this species is a popular sport fish that requires a very large, specialized aquarium due to its size and aggressive, predatory nature. It is best kept as a solitary specimen.
