Warrior Bass
NameWarrior Bass
Scientific NameMicropterus dolomieu
Common NamesSmallmouth Bass, Brown Bass, Bronze Bass, Warrior Bass
FamilyCentrarchidae
OriginNorth America
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesBest kept in a species-specific tank, Other large, robust, and equally aggressive North American game fish (in very large aquariums), Large catfish species (in very large aquariums)
Description
The Warrior Bass, likely a local name for the Smallmouth Bass, is a highly prized game fish native to North American rivers and lakes. Known for its powerful fighting ability, this predatory species thrives in clear, cool waters with rocky substrates. It exhibits a brown to bronze coloration with distinctive dark vertical bars or blotches along its flanks.
