Where to buy Brown-marbled Grouper
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About Brown-marbled Grouper
Brown-spotted sweetlips (Epinephelus brown) are large, robust fish with a compressed body shape. They have a mottled appearance with dark brown spots on a yellowish to olive-green background, and a distinctive white margin along the caudal fin.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 22
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Serranidae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris
- Origin
- The Epinephelus brown is naturally found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, specifically off the coasts of Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, and other Caribbean islands, as well as the Gulf of Mexico. They are typically found at depths ranging from 3 to 100 meters.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Crustaceans (crabs, shrimp), benthic invertebrates, fish, cephalopods, marine algae, macroalgae, mollusks, polychaete worms, hydroids, tunicates, and sponges.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Brown-marbled Grouper requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 400 gallon tank • Maintain water temperature between 72-78°F (22-26°C) • pH value should be around 8.1-8.4 • Provide a large swimming space and secure areas for hiding • Requires a well-established reef aquarium with plenty of live rock and corals
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