Chum Salmon
NameChum Salmon
Scientific NameOncorhynchus keta
Common NamesChum Salmon, Dog Salmon, Keta Salmon, Calico Salmon
FamilySalmonidae
OriginNorth Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Bering Sea, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Canada, Russia, Japan, Korea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10000
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)35-60
pH Range6.5-8.5
Description
The Chum Salmon (*Oncorhynchus keta*) is an anadromous species of salmon native to the North Pacific. Known for its distinctive 'dog-like' teeth during spawning, it is a large, migratory fish that spends most of its life in the ocean before returning to freshwater to spawn. This species is not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its immense size, migratory needs, and specialized environmental requirements.
