Panther Grouper
| Common Name | Panther Grouper |
|---|---|
| Other Common Names | Polka Dot Grouper, Leopard Grouper, Barramundi Cod, Humpback Grouper |
| Scientific Name | Cromileptes altivelis |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Origion / Range | Indo-Pacific |
| Life Span | 8 - 12 Years |
| Size | Average; 26 Inches. |
| Compatibility | Relatively Aggressive. Will eat crustaceans and smaller fish |
| Category | Saltwater Fish |
| Description | With its distinctive white body with large black spots, the Panther Grouper is not only one of the most popular groupers in saltwater aquaria, but one of the most popular fish. Like all other groupers, the Panther is a predator which may swallow other fish whole. Panther Groupers prefer to lurk in a corner of the aquarium and wait for prey. Aquarists must be careful not to overfeed at the risk of degrading water quality. Water changes must be done more often for predator tanks. |
| Care Info | The Panther Grouper is regarded as easy to care for in home aquaria. They require feeding, 2-4 times per week. Other than described above, there are no special care requirements. However, please remember that a fully grown specimen requires a minimum tank size of 180 gallons. |
| Breeding / Propagation | The Panther Grouper is not known to breed in captivity. |