New Zealand rockfish
New Zealand Rock fish — Photo: John Sullivan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/
Veryeasy fish to keep but predatory, can be found under rocks above the low tide mark.
- Scientific Name
- Acanthoclinus littoreus
- Habitat
- All types of habitat round NZ coastline down to 15 metres
- Temperament
- Predatory
- Tank Age/Maturity
- 6 months at least 200 litres
- Diet
- Basically all meaty food types, partial to crustaceans
- Special Requirements
- Will eat anything that fits in its mouth.
- Endemic
- Yes
- Size
- Between 5 and 15 cm.
- Aquarium Suitability
- Very hardy fish.