Sharphead Sleeper
NameSharphead Sleeper
Scientific NameEleotris pisonis
Common NamesSharphead Sleeper, Common Sleeper, Spinycheek Sleeper
FamilyEleotridae
OriginWestern Atlantic, Florida, Caribbean, Brazil
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Mollies, Archerfish, Green Scat, Monos, Other similarly sized, robust brackish fish
Description
The Sharphead Sleeper is a robust, bottom-dwelling fish known for its excellent camouflage, allowing it to blend seamlessly with sandy or muddy substrates. It is a predatory species, ambushing small fish and invertebrates. This euryhaline fish can adapt to freshwater but thrives best in brackish conditions.
