Darkblotched Rockfish
NameDarkblotched Rockfish
Scientific NameSebastes crameri
Common NamesDarkblotched Rockfish, Darkblotched Seaperch
FamilyScorpaenidae
OriginEastern North Pacific, Alaska, Baja California
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)22
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)40-55
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesBest kept alone or with very large, robust, cold-water marine species
Description
The Darkblotched Rockfish is a large, predatory marine fish native to the cold, deep waters of the Eastern North Pacific. It features a reddish-brown body with distinctive dark blotches and a prominent spiny dorsal fin. Due to its size, predatory nature, and specialized cold-water requirements, it is an expert-level species rarely kept in home aquariums.
