Pink Bearded Cusk-eel
NamePink Bearded Cusk-eel
Scientific NameBrotula multibarbata
Common NamesPink Bearded Cusk-eel, Many-bearded Cusk-eel, Pink Cusk-eel
FamilyOphidiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)200
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesVery large, robust marine fish that cannot be swallowed
Description
The Pink Bearded Cusk-eel (*Brotula multibarbata*) is a large, elongated marine fish characterized by its pinkish-brown coloration and numerous barbels around its mouth, which it uses to forage for food. It is a nocturnal predator found in rocky reefs and caves across the Indo-Pacific. Due to its size and specialized care requirements, it is rarely seen in home aquariums.
