Blacksaddle Coral Grouper - Plectropomus laevis
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The Blacksaddle Coral Grouper (Plecotropomus laevis) is a stunning and distinctive speces. They have well-defined black saddles on a white body with bright yellow fins. These groupers are rare and are not available often.
Although Groupers and Hinds may be popular with seafood enthusiasts, many are also popular aquarium fish. Groupers and Hinds (terms that are sometimes used interchangeably) are usually found at or near the bottom and perch in, around or on rockwork and substrate.
Groupers are predators and will eat almost anything small enough to fit into their (considerably sized) mouths, including small fish and invertebrates like shrimp and crabs. Feed a varied diet of frozen or fresh meaty items in the aquarium. Some fish may require live foods at first to trigger a feeding response but can usually be weaned onto frozen or prepared foods in time. Take care that all tankmates are getting fed, as more reclusive groupers may be outcompeted by more aggressive feeders, and some more aggressive groupers may eat more than their share and not allow other tankmates to feed.
Most groupers will not eat or disturb corals and sessile (stationary) invertebrates but species that perch on surfaces may irritate or damage the corals by this behavior alone. Many of these fish also grow very large and need a very large aquarium with ample filtration to accomodate them.
Specifications
Specifications | |
MPN | F91 0007 0706 |
Manufacturer | That Fish Place |
Common Name | Blacksaddle Coral Grouper |
Scientific Name | Plectropomus laevis |
pH Range | 8.0-8.4 |
Temperature Range | 75-82 |
Specific Gravity Range | 1.020-1.024 |
Reef Safe | Yes, with caution |
Invert Safe | No |
Community Safe | Yes, with larger fish only |
Diet | Carnivore |
Max Size (in inches) | 30 |
Min Tank Size (in gallons) | 250 |
Origin | Indo-Pacific |
Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
Internal Id | 13484 |
State Restrictions |
Alaska |
Armed Forces Americas |
Armed Forces Europe |
Armed Forces Pacific |
California |
Hawaii |
Puerto Rico |