Notesthes robusta

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Bullrout
Bullrout
Species	Notesthes robusta
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L)
Size	11.811 in 25-30 cm (9.8-11.8")
pH	6.5 - 8.0
Temp.	291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R18 -23 °C (64.4-73.4°F)
Water Hardness	6-16
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	8-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Kroki, Freshwater Stonefish, Freshwater Scorpionfish, Bullrout

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

A singular species tank only for this fish. A voracious predator that is capable of eating reasonable sized fish.

[edit] Diet

Carnivorous; will eat anything that fits in it's mouth. Prefers live food such as worms, shrimp, and fish, but can be weaned onto other foods

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Rocks and wood for camouflage

[edit] Behaviour

Nocturnal and bottom-dwelling. Generally motionless, pretending to be a rock, until prey comes close, when it is engulfed. The Bullrout will then return to being a rock.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Amonline