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About Sixspot Grouper
The Sixspot Grouper is a robust, elongated fish with a pale gray to cream body marked by six distinctive black spots arranged along the lateral line and head. It has a moderately large mouth and blunt snout typical of groupers, with dark eye markings and a somewhat stocky build.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Max Size
- 20
- Appearance
- The Sixspot Grouper is a robust, elongated fish with a pale gray to cream body marked by six distinctive black spots arranged along the lateral line and head. It has a moderately large mouth and blunt snout typical of groupers, with dark eye markings and a somewhat stocky build.
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Family
- Serranidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections, bacterial infections, starvation from improper acclimation, fin damage from aggressive interactions
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa through the Indian Ocean to the western Pacific, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 180 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and caves for shelter • Temperature range 72–78°F; maintain stable conditions to prevent stress • pH 8.1–8.3 and salinity 1.020–1.025 (standard reef parameters) • Feed meaty foods 1–2 times daily; may eat small fish and crustaceans in the tank • Nocturnal predator that becomes more active at dusk; provide subdued lighting • Requires strong filtration and regular water changes to maintain water quality
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
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