Thor's Scaldfish
NameThor's Scaldfish
Scientific NameArnoglossus thori
Common NamesThor's Scaldfish
FamilyBothidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, West Africa
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)7.1
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful gobies, Blennies, Larger peaceful wrasses, Cardinalfish, Non-aggressive damselfish
Description
Thor's scaldfish is a small, camouflaged flatfish native to the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. It inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms, where it buries itself to ambush small crustaceans and other benthic invertebrates. This species is not commonly kept in home aquariums due to its specialized care requirements.
