The Bullrout is rarely imported and has little to recommend it as an aquarium fish; besides being inactive during the day and highly predatory, it has venomous spines in the dorsal fin.

The Bullrout is variable in colour and pattern, but usually shades of brown. It grows to about 30 cms (12 inches). It is found in fresh, brackish and marine waters around Australia and will adapt to most water conditions. A specific gravity of about 1.010 is adequate. Although it prefers live foods (worms, fish and shrimp) it can be weaned onto chunks of meat and frozen foods.