Clown GrouperBearded GrouperFamily: Serranidae Pogonoperca punctataPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy David BroughLatest Reader Comment - See More My clownfish Killah is a very personable fish. I was at first reluctant to get him because of the possibility of him contaminating my entire tank if he gets sick... (more) Missa-naples fl A very handsome grouper. You can see by its' strong markings why the Clown Grouper or Bearded Grouper is called a "clown"!The Clown Grouper is also called the Bearded Grouper because of the extra piece of skin on its bottom lip. A typical grouper that is hardy and hungry. For more Information on keeping this fish see: |
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Maintenance difficulty: The Clown Grouper or Bearded Grouper is easy to keep, mainly because it always gets its share of food and eats everything!
Maintenance: Feed all kinds of live and prepared meaty foods: squid, clams, shrimp, chopped fish, lancefish, or silversides.
Habitat: Natural geographic location: Clown Grouper or Bearded Grouper are found in the Indo-Pacific.
Foods: Like most groupers it is a meat eater that preys on small fish.
Social Behaviors: This fish is a solitary predator that hangs out among the rocks waiting for prey.
Sex: Sexual differences: Unknown.
Light: Recommended light levels: No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction: Unknown.
Temperature: No special requirements.
Length/Diameter of fish: Clown Grouper or Bearded Grouper grow to length of 35 cm (14 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size: A minimum 60 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom No special requirements. Provide rockwork large enough for the fish to hide.
Availability: This fish is rarely available.
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