French Grunt Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping French Grunt in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful to semi-aggressive fish of similar size. Avoid housing with very small, timid fish or highly aggressive species. Best kept in schools.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of swimming space and rockwork for shelter. A sand bed is beneficial as they often sift through it for food. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial. They are nocturnal feeders in the wild, so feeding after lights out may be beneficial.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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