Samsonfish
NameSamsonfish
Scientific NameSeriola hippos
Common NamesSamsonfish, Amberjack, Australian Samsonfish
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10000
Max Size (Inches)72
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tuna species, Large Mackerel species, Other large Seriola species, Large reef sharks (e.g., Sand Tiger Shark)
Description
The Samsonfish (*Seriola hippos*) is a large, fast-swimming marine predatory fish belonging to the jack family. Characterized by its streamlined, silvery body, it is a powerful hunter found in the Indo-Pacific, particularly around Australia. Due to its immense size and active nature, it is exclusively suited for very large public aquarium exhibits.
