European Hake
NameEuropean Hake
Scientific NameMerluccius merluccius
Common NamesEuropean Hake, Common Hake, Hake
FamilyMerlucciidae
OriginNortheast Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)55
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)40-55
pH Range7.8-8.4
Description
The European Hake is a large, commercially important predatory fish found in deep waters of the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. It possesses a slender, elongated body with a silvery-grey coloration, adapted for life on sandy or muddy bottoms. This species is not suitable for home aquariums due to its significant size and specific deep-water environmental requirements.
