Cacao Grunt Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Cacao Grunt in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, semi-aggressive fish that can tolerate its territorial nature. Avoid keeping with smaller, docile species.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of open swimming space and ample rockwork for hiding and establishing territories. Excellent filtration is essential due to their carnivorous diet and waste production. May be sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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