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Cromileptes altivelis
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| Panther Grouper | |
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| Panther Grouper | |
| Species | Cromileptes altivelis |
| Family | Serranidae |
| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative Names
- Panther Grouper, Pantherfish, Humpback Grouper, Humpback Sea Bass, Polkadot Grouper, Barramundi Cod, Flatfish Grouper, Barramundi Rock-Cod, Highfinned Grouper, High-Finned Grouper, Plum Pudding Cod
[edit] Synonyms
- 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 tank mates (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] Videos
| Juvenile eating a lancefish: | Wild Barramundi Cod: |
