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Spotted Grunter Aquarium Care Guide

Pomadasys commersonnii

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Keeping Spotted Grunter in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, semi-aggressive marine fish. Not suitable for reef tanks due to predatory nature.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and sandy substrate for foraging. Excellent filtration is essential due to their messy feeding habits. Can tolerate brackish conditions, but typically kept in full marine setups in aquaria.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-28°C (72-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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