Cromileptes altivelis

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Panther Grouper
Panther Grouper
Species	Cromileptes altivelis
Difficulty	Challenging
Min. Tank Size	946.353 liters 946,352.945 mL 250 US Gallons (946.4L)
Size	68.58 cm 25-27 " (63.5-68.6cm)
sg	1.020 - 1.025
pH	8.1 - 8.4
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	8-12 years

[edit] Alternative Names

Panther Grouper, Humpback Grouper, Polkadot Grouper, Barramundi Cod

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Chromileptes altivelis, Cromileptis altivales, Cromileptis altiveles, Cromileptis altivelis, Epinephelus altivelis, Serranus altivelis

[edit] Sexing

It is very difficult to visually sex these fish and they are not known to be bred in captivity.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This fish is not reef-compatible as it will see smaller fish and invertebrates as food. They will not tolerate other Groupers and should only be kept with robust fast-swimming tankmates (so they are not out-competed to food by the Grouper) such as some Tangs, Angelfish, Wrasses and Triggerfish.

[edit] Diet

This fish has a huge appetite and will eat and eat if given the opportunity to, they prefer a variety of meaty seafood such as shrimp, mussels, cockles, fish fillets, clams and scallops. You can add vitamins and highly unsaturated fatty acids to their diet by soaking freeze-dried krill with supplements such as Zoe and Selcon. They should not be fed feeder fish.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish is a heavy waste producer so excellent filtration and a powerful protein skimmer is a must as they are also sensitive to water quality issues.

[edit] Behaviour

An active, fast swimming, curious fish that will be aggressive towards others of its own kind, and will bully any newcomers to its territory. They are known to beg for food and are reactive to the goings on outside the tank.

[edit] Identification

An attractive and striking large fish. The body is mottled and pale in base colour and covered all over, including the fins, with black/brown spots.

[edit] Pictures

Panther Grouper

Panther Grouper

Panther Grouper

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Marine Depot Live
• Marine Aquarium Advice
• Live Aquaria