Panther Grouper - Cromileptes altivelis

The **Panther Grouper** is renowned for its striking appearance, featuring a predominantly white body adorned with black spots. These groupers can grow up to 24 inches and require a minimum aquarium size of 300 gallons. Known for their rapid growth, it's essential to consider their size when adding them to your setup. **Panther Groupers** are aggressive and will consume smaller fish and invertebrates that fit in their mouths, making them unsuitable for reef tanks.

For optimal care, **Panther Groupers** thrive in large FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) tanks alongside other large, aggressive species like puffers, eels, and triggers. With the right tank size, they can be a stunning centerpiece in your aquarium. As carnivores, they need a diet rich in meaty foods such as fresh fish, squid, clams, and shrimp. Live feeder shrimp and fish can also be used to encourage feeding in an aquarium setting.

If you have questions about whether the **Panther Grouper** is suitable for your tank, feel free to reach out to us anytime.

• Minimum Aquarium Size: 300 Gallons

  Behavior: Aggressive

  Max Length: 24 inches

  Colors: White, Black

  Feeding: Carnivorous

  Habitat: Indo-Pacific Ocean, Captive Bred

  Reef Suitability: Cautious

  Skill Level: Intermediate

  Water Parameters: 74-82F, SG 1.020-1.027, pH 7.9-8.5

  Alternate Names: Polka-Dot Grouper, Humpback Grouper, Barramundi Cod

Size Guide: Tiny: Up to 1 inch, Small: Over 1-1.5 inches, Small/Medium: Over 1.5-2.5 inches, Medium: Over 2.5-3.5 inches, Medium/Large: Over 3.5-4.5 inches, Large: Over 4.5-5.5 inches, Extra Large: Over 5.5-6.5 inches, Extra Extra Large: Over 6.5-7.5 inches, Show Size: Over 7.5-9.5 inches, Jumbo: Over 9.5 inches