Giant Grouper Aquarium Care Guide
Epinephelus lanceolatus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquariums; requires public aquarium-scale exhibits (tens of thousands of gallons).
- Compatibility: Only compatible with very large, robust fish that cannot be swallowed. Highly predatory.
- Special requirements: Requires immense space, powerful filtration, and a constant supply of large live or frozen prey. Not recommended for private aquarists due to its size and predatory nature.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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