Aquaria
Okinawan Yellow-fin Seabream

Okinawan Yellow-fin Seabream

NameOkinawan Yellow-fin Seabream
Scientific NameAcanthopagrus sivicolus
Common NamesOkinawan Yellow-fin Seabream, Okinawan Seabream, Yellowfin Seabream
FamilySparidae
OriginWestern Pacific, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Japan
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)17.7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Wrasses, Groupers (large tank), Triggerfish (with caution), Other robust marine fish

Description

The Okinawan Yellow-fin Seabream is a robust marine fish known for its silvery body, often with subtle horizontal stripes, and distinctive yellowish fins. Native to the waters around Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands, it is a commercially important food fish that can reach a significant size. In an aquarium, it requires a large tank and a varied diet.

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