This fish is known as
Dusky Grouper and the correct latin name is
Epinephelus marginatus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Grouper family. (
e) Origin of this species is
East Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This is a territorial fish which is aggressive in inappropriate aquariums. Definitely suitable for public aquariums with a lot of space for swimming.
Dusky Grouper can grow up to 150 cm what is approximately 59 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 18000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 2790 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are very large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Dusky Grouper 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 pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
Can be found also in Western Indian Ocean’s waters.

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Document modified on Mon Dec 10 11:54:55 UTC 2007
Document created on Mon Dec 10 11:54:55 UTC 2007
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