Rock Hind

[sharkboy13]

any1 no how big a tank the rock hind (Epinephelus adscensionis ) needs? ive been looking thru my fish guide book and saw it, it looks kind of like a grouper. :notsure:

 

[aw2x3]

Google works great.

 

[sharkboy13]

the thing is its technically not in the trade so i was hoping u could give me an idea, it gets about 14"-18"

 

[aw2x3]

I googled "Rock Hind" and got the following:
http://www.csulb.edu/depts/biology/m...Rock_Hind.html
http://filaman.ifm-geomar.de/Summary...mary.php?id=14
...along with 8 pages of other information.
Then, I googled Epinephelus adscensionis and got another 15 pages of information.

 

[sharkboy13]

it almost looks like a cross between a panther and miniatius grouper, thats what i like about em.

 

[fishnerd]

It is type of grouper from the Caribbean & Florida.
They are also called Strawberry Groupers

 

[sharkboy13]

do u no what tank size they need by estimate? and where r they available?

 

[fishnerd]

I would do at least a 150 with plenty of cover, as they are ambush predators and like to sit under overhangs.
Your LFS should be able to get them from a dealer in The Keys, Miami or Tampa

 

[rara12]

they are seen commonly in the keys. I never see any big ones (dam over fishing) but they are pretty and they just kinda sit on the rocks. I have found a dealer from the keys but i cant post it on here sorry

 

[fishnerd]

Originally Posted by rara12
they are seen commonly in the keys. I never see any big ones (dam over fishing) but they are pretty and they just kinda sit on the rocks. I have found a dealer from the keys but i cant post it on here sorry
They actually don't get very large. I think the max size is around 18" with the largest document around 23"