Stout Whiting
NameStout Whiting
Scientific NameSillago robusta
Common NamesStout Whiting, Robust Whiting, Sand Whiting
FamilySillaginidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge, robust marine fish, Other large whiting species (if available), Certain larger groupers (with caution), Other large, non-aggressive bottom dwellers
Description
The Stout Whiting (*Sillago robusta*) is a slender, silvery-bodied marine fish found in coastal waters across the Indo-West Pacific. It is a commercially important species, primarily caught for human consumption, and not commonly kept in home aquariums. This predatory fish feeds on small crustaceans, worms, and other small invertebrates and fish.
