Rock Cod, Bearded Cod
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The Rock Cod is yellow-grey to red-brown with white fin margins. It has an eel shaped body which is covered with tiny cycloid scales. There is a barbel on the chin and juvenile fish are black in colour.
- Scientific Name
- Lotella rhacinus
- Habitat
- They are found around the coastline It is usually seen in caves, in bays and coastal reefs, depth range 10 - 90 m
- Temperament
- Predatory if it fits in its mouth it will be eaten.
- Tank Age/Maturity
- 400 litres preferably larger at least 3 months old.
- Diet
- Readily accept all foods both live and frozen Pods, mysid, raw mussel, prawn and meaty foods.
- Threatened Species
- N/A
- Special Requirements
- As they are cave dwellers nooks and crannies should be provided. Seem to do well with all fish so long as they don’t fit in its mouth.