Oblong Rockfish
NameOblong Rockfish
Scientific NameSebastes oblongus
Common NamesOblong Rockfish
FamilyScorpaenidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, Japan, Korea, China
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)15.7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large rockfish, Large groupers, Moray eels (in very large tanks), Other robust, similarly sized predatory marine fish
Description
The Oblong Rockfish is a predatory marine fish native to the temperate waters of the Western Pacific. It features a mottled brown and white coloration, providing excellent camouflage among rocky seafloors where it ambushes smaller fish and invertebrates. Due to its size and predatory nature, it requires a large, species-specific or aggressive-community aquarium.
