Indian Threadfin
NameIndian Threadfin
Scientific NameLeptomelanosoma indicum
Common NamesIndian Threadfin, Giant African Threadfin, Indian Salmon
FamilyPolynemidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)59
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust marine predators
Description
The Indian Threadfin is a very large, predatory marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific region. It is characterized by its distinctive thread-like pectoral fin rays and is primarily a commercially important species. Due to its immense size, it requires an extremely large and specialized aquarium environment, making it unsuitable for most home aquariums.
