Pacific Pompano
NamePacific Pompano
Scientific NameTrachinotus rhodopus
Common NamesPacific Pompano, Pompano
FamilyCarangidae
OriginEastern Pacific, Southern California to Peru
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large jacks, Large snappers, Robust groupers, Other fast-swimming, large marine fish
Description
The Pacific Pompano is a large, active saltwater fish native to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Known for its silvery, compressed body and fast-swimming nature, it is a predatory carnivore feeding on small fish and invertebrates. Due to its significant adult size and schooling behavior, this species is rarely kept in home aquariums and is better suited for very large public aquariums.
