Rosefish
Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20889990" class="extiw" title="d:Q20889990"><span title="French scientific illustrator">Charles Bevalet</span></a></bdi> (Public domain)
NameRosefish
Scientific NameSebastes marinus
Common NamesRosefish, Redfish, Ocean Perch, Norway Haddock, Golden Redfish
FamilyScorpaenidae
OriginNorth Atlantic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Canada, USA
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)39
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)35-50
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, cold-water marine fish (in very large, specialized aquariums)
Description
The Rosefish, also known as Redfish or Ocean Perch, is a large, deep-water marine fish found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. It is a predatory species with a reddish coloration and spiny fins, feeding primarily on smaller fish and invertebrates. Due to its significant size and specific cold-water requirements, it is rarely kept in home aquariums and is more suited for large public aquariums.
