Wolf eel - Anarrhichthys ocellatus

Species name: Anarrhichthys ocellatus

Synonym: Anarhichthys ocellatus, Anarhichas ocellatus, Anarrhichthys ocellatus, Anarrhichas felis

Common Names: Wolf eel

Family: Anarhichadidae (Wolffishes)

Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Max. Size: 240 cm / 94.5 inches

Environment: Marine reef

Origin: Arctic sea, Northwest and Northeast pacific

Temperament: Traumatogenic

Company: Anarrhichthys ocellatus (Wolf eel) is best kept as solitary fish.

Aquarium Setup: Anarrhichthys ocellatus (Wolf eel) must have a very large aquarium to live in. They need plenty of open water to swim arund in. Using a skimmer to keep the water clean is a good idea. Place the Wolf eel in an already seasoned aquarium. Keep in mind that this fish like to dig when you decorate the aquarium.

Food: Anarrhichthys ocellatus (Wolf eel) feed on sea urchins, hard-shelled invertebrates, snails and several other fishes.

Breeding: We do not have any information about Anarrhichthys ocellatus (Wolf eel) breeding in aquariums.

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