White Grunt Aquarium Care Guide
Haemulon plumierii
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (for a single adult, larger for a school)
- Compatibility: Can be kept with other similarly sized, semi-aggressive fish. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates. Best kept in a species-specific tank or a large community tank with robust fish.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established tank with plenty of rockwork for hiding and open swimming areas. A sand substrate is preferred as they often sift through it for food. Excellent filtration is necessary due to their messy eating habits. 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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