Panther Grouper, Polka-Dot Grouper - Chromileptes altivelis

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Panther Grouper

Scientific Name

Chromileptes altivelis

Reef Compatible

With Caution

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Aggressive

Min. Tank Size

150 gallons

Mature Size

27 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Indo-Pacific

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Polka-Dot Grouper, Panther Fish, Barramundi Cod, Humpback Grouper

Description

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. The Panther Grouper will practically ignore every other fish in the tank providing it can’t eat it..

Groupers are ambush predators and will spend much of their time hiding and watching for easy prey. Groupers should be housed in large aquariums with good filtration. Caution should be considered when adding this animal to a community tank as it will eat any fish or crustacean that may fit in it’s mouth.

Diet

Feed a varied diet consisting of large chunks of meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel. It is also a good idea to occasionally supplement with some type of herbivore diet.