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About Darkfin Hind
Oval-shaped body, reaching up to 50 cm in length; dark gray to brown dorsally, bright yellow ventrally; distinctive black spot on rear edge of dorsal fin.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, crustaceans (e.g., shrimp, krill), small fish, and coral reef invertebrates (e.g., sea cucumbers) for Epinephelus darkfin in the wild. In an aquarium setting, they may be fed brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, small fish, and marine-based pellets or frozen foods.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Darkfin Hind requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100 gallon tank • Water temperature: 72-78°F (22-26°C) • pH: 8.1-8.4 • Specific needs: Cave structures for hiding, live rock or coral for territory marking • Strong water flow and good filtration system
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Origin
- The Epinephelus darkfin is naturally found in the western Pacific Ocean, particularly along the coastlines of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia, with a depth range of 15-200 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Max Size
- 11
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- Oval-shaped body, reaching up to 50 cm in length; dark gray to brown dorsally, bright yellow ventrally; distinctive black spot on rear edge of dorsal fin.
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