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Panther Grouper (Cromileptes altivelis)
Panther Grouper
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
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Panther Grouper (Cromileptes altivelis)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Temperament Aggressive
Color Form Black, White
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.021-1.023
Max. Size 1' 8"
Family Serranidae
Minimum Tank Size 300 gallons
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Care Level Moderate
Temperament Aggressive
Color Form Black, White
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.021-1.023
Max. Size 1' 8"
Family Serranidae
Minimum Tank Size 300 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Panther Grouper Cromileptis altivelis is known by other names such as Polka Dot Grouper, Humpback Grouper, High Finned Grouper, and the Barramundi Cod. A large marine fish, it can grow to 28” and has a distinctive look. This Grouper has a thin vertical profile with substantial height, a relatively small head and elongated snout, giving it a humpback appearance. Adults are a cream color with black spots scattered throughout its body and fins. The top of this marine fish is narrower than the base and has a concave profile at the base of its head. It is difficult to distinguish between males and females of the species.

In nature, they are found in lagoons, seaward reefs, silty areas, and coral reefs. To mimic this environment in a home aquarium, use a sandy substrate topped with pebbles and live rocks for hiding. There should be plenty of room for swimming, which means they require a large aquarium because of their size. Aquarium should have a lid. Typically, shy when it is first introduced to the aquarium, the aquarium should have a lid to prevent escape. Panther Groups will eat invertebrate and small fish, and can be aggressive towards other fish if stressed or threatened.

This member of the Serranidae family is a carnivore that consumes a lot of food because of its size. Because of this, the aquarium will need to have an efficient filtration system and an efficient water flow. Its diet should consist of meaty foods such as krill, shrimp, and small fish.

Breeding in captivity is difficult.

Approximate Purchase Size: Baby: Under 2"; Small: 2" to 3"; Small/Medium: 3" to 4"; Medium: 4" to 4-1/2"; Medium/Large: 4-1/2" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"; XLarge: 7" to 9"

Customer Testimonials

Dave S Feeding Hills , MA
I have a small one and he is so graceful in the tank! He loves to swim around in the tank and show his bright colors! A great fish for show or use for an aggresive tank mate.
Omar S Cortland , NY
I had a 2" Panther Grouper in a 20-gallon tank. Within a year, it grew to 7"! At first it would only eat live feeder guppies and brine shrimp. Then I finally got it to eat chopped fish flesh--you just have to make it move a little. Its fins glow when it gets excited. A wonderful fish that grows into a giant vivacious eater!
Peter M Howell , NJ
An extremely fast growing fish that will eat almost anything that will fit into his mouth. He will hold his own with most fish. Mine is with a very aggressive Queen trigger and does well. Slow moving and hardy. A great pet, but make sure you have a large enough tank.
Trevor L San Jose , CA
This is spectacular fish of mine likes to site on the tallest peek of my live rock mountain waiting for me to give him some food. He lives with a Tesselata moray eel. They get along great. The only problem with them together is that they kind of compete for food.
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