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Areolate Grouper Aquarium Care Guide

Epinephelus areolatus

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Keeping Areolate Grouper in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters)
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, and semi-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample hiding places, live rock structures, and good filtration. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential. Can be prone to stress in smaller environments.

Water parameters

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

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