This marine aquarium fish is known as
White Grouper and the correct latin name is
Epinephelus aeneus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Grouper family. (
e) Origin of this species is
East Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
An aggressive species. Can be kept in home aquariums if they’re extra-large only.
White Grouper can grow up to 90 cm what is approximately 35 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 10800cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1674 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is 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 not very difficult to keep the White 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 also found in the Mediterian Sea. If you wish to see the larger image, click on the picture below, please.

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Document modified on Mon Dec 10 11:25:10 UTC 2007
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