Blackbanded Sunfish (Enneacanthus chaetodon)

Fish in the family Centrarchidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameEnneacanthus chaetodon

FamilyCentrarchidae

Also known asBlack-banded Sunfish

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

DietCarnivore

Adult size3 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 45-75°F, pH 5.5-7.5, GH 2-10 dGH

Appearance

High-bodied sunfish with bold black vertical bands and an orange-red flush on the front of the dorsal fin.

Difficulty and care for the Blackbanded Sunfish

Hard

Origin and habitat

Eastern USA

Keeper notes

Peaceful but shy and a slow, deliberate predator of small invertebrates and fry.

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