Wolf fish
Common name(s)
Wolf fish, Tiger fish, Wolf tetra, Tiger tetra, Mud characin, Trahira, 'Piranha Eater' ...
Aquarium setup: Hoplias malabaricus (Wolf Fish) needs due to their size and temperament large aquariums or even better ponds. The aquarium should be decorated with plenty of hiding places that are big enough for the fish.
Wolf Fish are very hardy and can survive conditions that most fish could not. However, a powerful filtration system must be present as the fish produces a vast amount of waste which can foul the water and alter chemical balances.
A "wolf fish" (Hoplias malabaricus, tentative identification) hunting in the ambush; no wonder small fishes were scarce round there ...
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2: large ferocious northern deep-sea food fishes with strong teeth and no pelvic fins [syn: wolffish, wolf fish] ...
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