This species is known as
Panther Grouper and the correct latin name is
Cromileptes altivelis. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Grouper family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
They are aggressive if kept in aquariums.
Panther Grouper can grow up to 70 cm what is approximately 27 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 8400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1302 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 have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Panther 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 suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.
Related fish profiles in the database
Recommended readingBy Exotic Aquariums
Feel free to share your experiences regarding keeping
Cromileptes altivelis below. Every message will be held for approval by our moderators. It usually takes 24 hours to publish your comment. Before you ask anything, browse the
questions page, please.
Document modified on Sun Sep 28 7:55:51 UTC 2008
Document created on Sat Dec 8 9:50:25 UTC 2007
edit this page or
create a new fish profile