Queensland Grouper

This fish is known as Queensland Grouper and the correct latin name is Epinephelus lanceolatus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Grouper family. (e) Origin of this fish is Indo-Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

An aggressive fish which can be usually seen in public aquariums.

Queensland Grouper can grow up to 250 cm what is approximately 98 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 30000cm² of water surface which is approximately 4650 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums 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). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is not very difficult to keep the Queensland 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.

An adult specimen







A juvenile specimen







Thanks to Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.

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