This species is known as
Bluestriped Grunt and the correct latin name is
Haemulon sciurus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Grunts family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Western Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Although it’s a peaceful fish, it’s also poisonous. Not recommended for newbies.
Bluestriped Grunt can grow up to 46 cm what is approximately 18 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 5520cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 855 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Bluestriped Grunt fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
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Document modified on Wed Dec 12 20:23:18 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Dec 12 20:23:18 UTC 2007
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