Common Mola
NameCommon Mola
Scientific NameMola mola
Common NamesCommon Mola, Ocean Sunfish, Mola
FamilyMolidae
OriginTemperate and tropical oceans worldwide
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10000000
Max Size (Inches)156
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge pelagic fish, Sharks, Rays
Description
The Common Mola, also known as the Ocean Sunfish, is the heaviest known bony fish in the world. It possesses a distinctive flattened, disc-like body with large dorsal and anal fins, and a truncated caudal fin. These pelagic fish are not suitable for home aquariums due to their immense size and specialized needs, typically only found in very large public aquariums.
