10 points, About Wolf fish & Snakehead, Hurry

Question

I want to buy an aggressive/tough fish, wolf fish and snakehead which is stronger? Is it true that red wolf fish is more aggressive than regular wolf fish? Red wolf fish is smaller also?

Answer 1

Wolf fish :

The Seawolf (Anarhichas lupus), also known as the Atlantic wolffish, Atlantic catfish, wolf eel (the common name for its Pacific relative), or sea cat, is a marine fish, the largest of the family Anarhichadidae. In spite of its large size (the largest specimen caught being 150 cm long and weighing almost 24 kg),[citation needed] it has retained the bodily form and general external characteristics of the small blennies. Its body is long, subcylindrical in front, compressed in the caudal portion, smooth and slippery, the rudimentary scales being embedded and almost hidden in the skin. An even dorsal fin extends the whole length of the back, and a similar fin from the vent to the caudal fin, as in blennies. The pectorals are large and rounded, the pelvic fins entirely absent.

Its dentition (teeth) distinguishes the seawolf from all the other members of the family. Both jaws are armed in front with strong conical teeth, and on the sides with two series of large tubular molars, a biserial band of similar molars occupying the middle of the palate. By these teeth the seawolf is able to crush the hard carapaces or shells of the crustaceans and molluscs on which it feeds; the rocks between which it hides are usually strewn about with the broken shells of its prey. That it uses the teeth as a weapon of defence and deserves the character of ferocity generally attributed to it would appear to be rather questionable. The teeth wear down because of excessive grinding, so a new set grows in annually. In the interim, however, it is supposed that[weasel words] the fish will fast for months while it waits for the new teeth to grow in.



Anarhichas lupus (on Faroese stamp)Seawolves are inhabitants of the northern seas of both hemispheres, being common on the coasts of Scandinavia and North Britain, and also in the seas around Iceland and Greenland. Two related species occur in the corresponding latitudes of the North Pacific Ocean. They typically attain a length exceeding two meters[citation needed], and in the north are esteemed as food, both fresh and preserved. They are marketed as "Scotch Halibut" and "Scarborough Woof", or, simply "Woof" in other areas of the North East coast, and are a popular ingredient in fish and chips.[1] The oil extracted from the liver is said to be equal in quality to the best cod liver oil.[citation needed]

In Icelandic, the Seawolf is called Steinbitur, which literally translates to "stone biter".

Snakehead :

Snakehead fish are native to China but are imported into the US as aquarium fish as well as food fish. Snakeheads can cause serious problems to native fish populations if they get established in US waters.

A snakehead was found recently in a river in Wisconsin. Incredibly, it was not identified before it was released back into the river! It could be an aquarium pet that got too big and was dumped, or it could have been imported for food and somehow been released into the river.

A few months ago snakeheads caused quite a stir when one was found in a pond in Maryland. The media make a fuss about it and hyped it far out of porportion. Snakeheads have been found in US waters over a dozen times in the past few years but made little news until the snakehead was found in Maryland.

Snakeheads look a lot like bowfins to me. They feed in similar ways and have teeth. If you catch a snakehead, don't try to lip it! Do kill it, though, do not release it back into the water.

You should never release any kind of fish into waters it was not caught in. Snakeheads are just one example of the kinds of fish that cause problems. Carp are one of the worst of the imports.

Snakeheads are not considered game fish so there are no limits or seasons on them. They should hit live bait or artificials that look like little minnows since that is their major food.

If you catch a strange looking fish, contact your local Game and Fish Department and have them identify it. Help keep your fishing waters clear of snakeheads and other problem fish.

What I will say....I know that both is aggresive but they r both so cool...Try making a vote....but I hope thease info help....

Answer 2

well i have both they both preety tough but dont put them in the same tank  

Answer 3

Which is tougher is difficult to tell by reading about them, and unless someone has place them together on more than one occasioon, it would still be difficult to know for certain.  Due to their large size, they would need an aquarium in the 100 gallon range, and feeding would be quite expensive.

See sites below for additional info.

I assume the Wolf fish you're asking about is the South American characin on the below site.

Answer 4

wolf fish

Answer 5

id say a snake head is meaner

go here its a cool site and easy to read

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