Spotted Bass
NameSpotted Bass
Scientific NameMicropterus punctulatus
Common NamesSpotted Bass, Kentucky Bass
FamilyCentrarchidae
OriginNorth America, United States, Mississippi River Basin, Gulf Coast States
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)150
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesNone (best kept alone), Other large, robust temperate fish (with extreme caution and very large tank)
Description
The Spotted Bass is a predatory freshwater fish native to the central and southern United States, characterized by its olive-green to brown body with a distinct lateral band of dark, often broken, blotches. It is a popular game fish known for its aggressive feeding habits. Due to its size and predatory nature, it requires a very large aquarium and is best kept alone or with very carefully selected, equally large tankmates.
