Giant Trevally
NameGiant Trevally
Scientific NameCaranx ignobilis
Common NamesGiant Trevally, GT, Ulua, Papio
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50000
Max Size (Inches)67
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone (for home aquariums), Large sharks (in public aquariums), Large rays (in public aquariums), Other large pelagic fish (in public aquariums)
Description
The Giant Trevally is a large, powerful predatory marine fish characterized by its silvery body and robust, compressed shape. It is a top predator in its natural reef and open water habitats, known for its strength and hunting prowess. Due to its immense size and specialized needs, it is exclusively suitable for very large public aquariums.
