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Baldchin Groper Aquarium Care Guide

Choerodon rubescens

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Keeping Baldchin Groper in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (1890 liters)
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for typical community aquariums. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive tank mates. Will prey on smaller fish and invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space and strong filtration. Needs plenty of rockwork for shelter and exploration. A deep sand bed is beneficial as they may burrow. Requires a varied diet of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-26°C (72-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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