Yellow Irish Lord
NameYellow Irish Lord
Scientific NameHemilepidotus jordani
Common NamesYellow Irish Lord, Jordan's Irish Lord
FamilyCottidae
OriginNorth Pacific Ocean, Alaska, Japan, Bering Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)35-50
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust coldwater marine fish, Large, non-aggressive invertebrates too big to be preyed upon
Description
The Yellow Irish Lord is a large, predatory coldwater sculpin native to the North Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by its mottled brown and yellow coloration, large head, and prominent fan-like pectoral fins. This species requires specialized coldwater marine aquarium setups due to its specific temperature needs, making it suitable only for expert aquarists.
