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Clown Grouper

Bearded Grouper Family: Serranidae

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   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:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium

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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Beautiful fish which spend alot of time swimming near the surface of my tank. Prefers live food, but will eat frozen prawns. Has to watch the food for a bit before eating and will often not eat food which stops moving (falls to the sand or live rock) before it attacks. carl 2004-05-19

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