Nile Perch
NameNile Perch
Scientific NameLates niloticus
Common NamesNile Perch, African Snook, Victoria Perch
FamilyLatidae
OriginAfrica, Nile River, Lake Victoria, Lake Albert, Lake Turkana, Lake Chad
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)2000
Max Size (Inches)72
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesNone (typically kept solitary or with equally large, robust fish in specialized public aquariums)
Description
The Nile Perch is a massive freshwater predatory fish native to the Afrotropical realm. Known for its immense size and voracious appetite, it has been introduced to many African lakes, often with devastating ecological consequences. It requires an extremely large, specialized aquarium setup, typically only feasible in public aquariums.
