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How big can a panther grouper get?

How big can a panther grouper get?

28 inches long
Panther Groupers are often purchased for their cute clownfish like swimming patterns. It should be noted that the cute little grouper is going to grow up to be almost 28 inches long quite quickly! This charmer is a great addition to a fish only community that consists of other large size fish.

How long does it take for a panther grouper to grow?

They grow fast and big. Within a couple months fish can quadrople in size in a 125.

Is panther grouper Hardy?

The Panther grouper grows very old (with proper care) and is a very hardy fish. Many consider it the easiest marine fish in the world to care for and adult specimens of this species are often used to help cycle new aquariums.

What fish can live with a panther grouper?

Smaller fishes that can move well, wrasses and such, would probably be OK. More aggressive fishes, some of the large angels, some of the tangs, triggers, etc. are more likely to terrorize the panther than they are to become a snack.

What do panther grouper eat?

They will eat most meaty type fish foods such as silversides, crustaceans, squid, etc. This grouper is considered hardy but may be quite shy when first introduced to the tank. So lots of cover (live rock) will be needed to help make them feel secure.

Where do panther groupers live?

The Panther Grouper is found in the Western Pacific from southern Japan to Palau, Guam, New Caledonia and the southern part of Queensland, Australia. It is also found in the Indian Ocean from the Nicobar Islands to Broom, Australia.

What zone does the panther grouper live in?

In Australia, they are found in lagoons and back-reef zones. The depths they are found in are as shallow as 16” (juveniles typically found in shallow tide pools), up to 131 feet (0.4 to 40 m). Foods most common consumed are fish that can fit in their mouths, and crabs, shrimp and other crustaceans and squid.

How much is a panther grouper?

Cromileptes altivelis

Origin Size Price
Indo-Pacific 3.5-4.5 inches $43.99
Indo-Pacific 4.5-5.5 inches $55.99
Captive Bred 1-1.5 inch $39.99 $34.99
Captive Bred 1.5-2.5 inches $44.99 $37.99

What is the smallest species of grouper?

The African Hind Grouper or Leopard Hind Grouper is one of the smallest groupers and a favorite for marine aquariums.

What is the smallest grouper?

Cephalopholis taeniops The African Hind Grouper or Leopard Hind Grouper is one of the smallest groupers and a favorite for marine aquariums.

Can you keep groupers together?

Contrary to what you may have read elsewhere, if the tank is at least in the 180-gallon range, it’s often possible to keep two or more groupers together, even those belonging to the same genus (note: not the same species!) in a single display. By far the best way to accomplish this is to add the fish at the same time.

How big of an aquarium does a panther grouper need?

The Panther grouper needs a large aquarium do to its large size. Do not keep this species in anything smaller than 100 gallon / 400 L; an even larger aquarium is to be preferred. This is a large predatory fish that produces a lot of waste and good filtration and well circulated water is therefore a must.

Is the panther grouper a reef safe species?

This species is not reef safe as it eats invertebrates, but it can be kept with corals and anemones. If they can’t eat it they will leave it alone; the Panther grouper is relatively mild tempered and ignores just about anything that it can’t eat. It is much less aggressive than most other grouper species.

How big does a high finned grouper get?

Common name: Panther Grouper, Polka Dot Grouper, Barramundi Cod, Humpback grouper, high-finned grouper Scientific name: Cromileptes altivelis Max size: 24 in / 70 cm (rarely larger than 20 in / 50 cm in aquariums) pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.022-1.025 Temperature: 75-78ºF…

Who was the first person to describe the panther grouper?

The Panther Grouper, Cromileptes altivelis, was first described by Valenciennes in 1828..

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