Grouper ID (sorry, no pics yet)...

grabbitt

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I recently acquired a grouper (currently about 4 inches)... It's black with white spots (opposite to a panther)... I don't have a camera right now, so I know it's not making an ID any easier, but does anyone have an idea?
I'm only keeping it for a couple months or so, but what are some good tankmates for him that won't get eaten?
I wanna give him a friend.. Not a buffet
 
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the grouper that i commonly see that fits this description would be a spotted grouper, Epinephelus ongus.
what are its current tankmates?
 
mike22cha

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Originally Posted by GRabbitt
I recently acquired a grouper (currently about 4 inches)... It's black with white spots (opposite to a panther)... I don't have a camera right now, so I know it's not making an ID any easier, but does anyone have an idea?
I'm only keeping it for a couple months or so, but what are some good tankmates for him that won't get eaten?
I wanna give him a friend.. Not a buffet

How big of tank?
 
grabbitt

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As it turns out, I have a buddy who is looking for some additions to his 90G FOWLR... It's been established for about five months and all he's got in it right now is a Radiata Lion and a Porcupine Puffer... They're both about the same size as the Grouper (the puffer looks as though it may be a bit on the smaller side), so I'm wondering if it would be safe for him to add this guy into his tank.
Whaddya think?
 
mike22cha

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Ok looked it up on another site and both the puffer and spotted grouper can go into a 90 because it is the min. tank size, but make sure the filters can take care of the bioload.
 
grabbitt

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Originally Posted by MIKE22cha
Ok looked it up on another site and both the puffer and spotted grouper can go into a 90 because it is the min. tank size, but make sure the filters can take care of the bioload.
He's got a Fluval FX5, so I think he's set.
...Is this safe to assume?
 
mike22cha

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Well I forgot about it but there is a chance the puffer may nip at the lion, but if there isn't any problems I don't see why not. I'm no expert but just what I figured.
 
grabbitt

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Originally Posted by MIKE22cha
Well I forgot about it but there is a chance the puffer may nip at the lion, but if there isn't any problems I don't see why not. I'm no expert but just what I figured.
That's what I was thinking, but apparently they get along just fine

Maybe it's more of a problem between Volitans and Puffers?
 
mike22cha

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I guess. Aren't Volitians fins bigger than the rest? Well if there's no problems then who's complaining.
 
grabbitt

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And on a more random note, how would the grouper and a fully-grown flame angel get along?
Would they be alright if they're about the same size?
Would the flame get stressed out?
 
grabbitt

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Volitan's fins look more like banners whereas the Radiata's seem to be thinner and more pointed.
Maybe that's why the puffer would bother one over the other...
Just a thought, but not a definite answer.
 
grabbitt

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On another random note,
Do you really like Lil' Bush?
If so, I believe you're the first person I've come across that actually does...
 
mike22cha

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Like it, I LOVE IT! You're future will be filled with painful weiner zipper snags!
Get in the fun zone!
I could go all day quoting from that show!
 
grabbitt

grabbitt

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To each his own

I don't know if it's gonna last past this first season, though.. So you might wanna keep your fingers crossed (no offense).
 
mike22cha

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hey, as long as they come out with a soundtrack with all those great songs on there, I'll be happy
I could watch season 1 all day.
 
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