Japanese Spanish Mackerel
NameJapanese Spanish Mackerel
Scientific NameScomberomorus niphonius
Common NamesJapanese Spanish Mackerel, Japanese Mackerel, Sawara
FamilyScombridae
OriginWestern Pacific, Japan, Korea, China
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNot suitable for typical aquarium cohabitation, Other large, fast-swimming pelagic fish in public aquariums
Description
The Japanese Spanish Mackerel is a large, fast-swimming predatory fish found in the Western Pacific. It is highly valued as a food fish and is not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its immense size and need for vast open swimming space. This species requires a specialized, public aquarium-scale environment.
