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Wolf eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus)

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.
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.
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