Persian Trevally
NamePersian Trevally
Scientific NameCarangoides praeustus
Common NamesPersian Trevally, Brownback Trevally
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge, robust marine fish, Other large trevallies (in very large tanks)
Description
The Persian Trevally is a predatory marine fish native to the Indo-West Pacific. It features a silvery body and can reach up to 10 inches in length. Due to its size and active, predatory nature, it requires a very large saltwater aquarium and is suitable only for expert aquarists.
