Pacific Capelin
NamePacific Capelin
Scientific NameMallotus villosus
Common NamesCapelin, Pacific Capelin
FamilyOsmeridae
OriginNorth Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)9
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)32-45
pH Range7.5-8.5
Description
Pacific Capelin are small, silvery, schooling forage fish found in cold northern marine waters. They are a critical component of the marine food web, serving as prey for many larger predators. Due to their specific environmental needs for vast, cold, open water and schooling behavior, they are not suitable for typical home aquariums.
