Hawaiian Thicklipped Jack
NameHawaiian Thicklipped Jack
Scientific NameCaranx cheilio
Common NamesThicklip Jack, Thicklipped Trevally, Cheilio Trevally
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Hawaii, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)750
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large jacks, Large groupers, Large snappers, Moray eels, Robust angelfish (large species)
Description
The Hawaiian Thicklipped Jack is a large, predatory marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific. Characterized by its robust body and prominent thick lips, it is an active swimmer that primarily preys on smaller fish and crustaceans. Due to its substantial adult size and specialized dietary requirements, this species is suitable only for extremely large public aquariums or highly experienced aquarists with massive setups.
