Rock Bass (Ambloplites rupestris)

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Rock Bass

Ambloplites rupestris PAQ.jpg
Rock Bass

Ambloplites rupestris

208 Litres (55 US G.)

20-40 cm (7.9-15.7")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.0

10 -29 °C (50-84.2°F)

10-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Centrarchidae





Additional names

Rock Bass, Goggle Eye

Additional scientific names

Bodianus rupestris


Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

The Rock bass has an relatively peaceful disposition and can be easily out-competed in a tank of aggressors, i.e. those related Centrarchids with genus Lepomis.

Diet

Live foods work best. Worms, grubs, and insects are readily accepted. Rock bass have a large mouth to body size ratio and will feed on smaller fishes given the opportunity. They should avoid being fed feeder fish however.

Feeding regime

Depending on chosen diet, one to two times a day.

Environment Specifics

Rock bass need freshwater of a temperate temperature. They prefer a demersal lifestyle.

Behaviour

Being fairly shy, they like to be able to hide. They need cracks and crevices and will often use these hiding areas to stage ambushes from.

Identification

The Rock bass is a rather un-remarkable fish. They resemble a typical sunfish in body shape and size, however they possess a large mouth and will always have a red iris around the pupil of the eye. They are brown-to-green in colour.

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