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Tomato Grouper Aquarium Care Guide

Cephalopholis sonnerati

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Keeping Tomato Grouper in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters)
  • Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive tank mates. Will consume smaller fish and invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample rockwork for hiding and territory establishment. Excellent filtration is essential due to its predatory nature and waste production. Provide a varied diet of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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