Sea Bass
Also known as：Japanese sea bass, spotted sea bass
Lateolabrax japonicus
- Origin
- Guangdong, Fujian, Shandong (farmed)
- Season
- Year-round
- Appearance
- An elongated, compressed fish, dark grey-blue back and white belly, with distinct black spots near the lateral line (the spotted bass trait). Unlike freshwater bass, sea bass has firmer flesh and a stronger marine flavor.
Content compiled by the Xian Mancang team
Introduction
品种介绍Sea bass has been one of the 'four famous fish' since antiquity — the Tang poet's line 'by the river, all love the beauty of sea bass' echoes across a thousand years. Modern farming produces large volumes; live and iced distribution are mature, making it the all-purpose fish of homes and restaurants.
Holding Environment
暂养环境Xian Mancang holding advisor: temperature, salinity, water quality and density references per species — feel free to exchange holding experience.
Sea bass is adaptable: holding at 18–26°C, salinity 20–30‰, DO ≥5 mg/L, density 20–40 kg per cubic meter.
Hold up to 7 days with modest water changes. Parameters above are reference values — adjust to water quality and season.
Economic Value
经济价值Moderate pricing (15–30 CNY/jin) and steady volume make sea bass a perpetual favorite of live and iced channels. Large fish (2+ jin) meet steady steaming and banquet demand.
Culinary & Commercial Use
烹饪与商业用途Steamed sea bass is a nationwide home classic: score the back, lay on ginger and scallion, steam 8 minutes, finish with soy sauce and hot oil.
Foodservice uses it heavily for banquets and business meals; Cantonese 'steamed sea bass' and Jiangsu-Zhejiang 'scallion-oil bass' are regional signatures. Tender, few bones — suitable for baby food.
Buying Guide
选购指南For live fish check vitality and color; for steaming choose 1–1.5 jin. Iced bass: bright red gills and translucent eyes.
Market Reference
规格行情Reference price: live 15–30 CNY/jin; iced 12–22 CNY/jin. Slight seasonal rise around Spring Festival; supply otherwise steady.
Sea Bass · FAQs
How do I pick the freshest Sea Bass?
For live fish check vitality and color; for steaming choose 1–1.5 jin. Iced bass: bright red gills and translucent eyes.
What are the live-holding requirements for Sea Bass?
Sea bass is adaptable: holding at 18–26°C, salinity 20–30‰, DO ≥5 mg/L, density 20–40 kg per cubic meter.
What is the current market price of Sea Bass?
Reference price: live 15–30 CNY/jin; iced 12–22 CNY/jin. Slight seasonal rise around Spring Festival; supply otherwise steady.
How do I cook Sea Bass? What methods work best?
Steamed sea bass is a nationwide home classic: score the back, lay on ginger and scallion, steam 8 minutes, finish with soy sauce and hot oil.
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