Smallmouth Bass
NameSmallmouth Bass
Scientific NameMicropterus dolomieu
Common NamesSmallmouth Bass, Brown Bass, Bronzeback, Smallie
FamilyCentrarchidae
OriginNorth America, Great Lakes Basin, Mississippi River Basin, St. Lawrence River Basin
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)150
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range6.5-7.8
Compatible SpeciesNone (best kept alone or with very large, robust, similarly aggressive species in extremely large setups)
Description
The Smallmouth Bass is a popular game fish known for its powerful fighting ability. It prefers clear, cool waters with rocky or gravel bottoms and is a highly predatory species. Due to its large size and aggressive nature, it is generally not suitable for typical home aquariums.
