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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Groupers
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African Hind Cephalopholis taeniops
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African Hind (Cephalopholis taeniops)
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Family: Siganidae
Maximum Size: 27.5 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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The African Hind gets quite large. Groupers in general are secretive, ambush predators. Provided with a cave to hide in, the grouper will sit in the shadows and wait for prey. This behavior can fade out over time and the grouper will become much bolder. Not only to its tankmates, but also to the aquarist. Even to the point where they can be hand fed. |
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The African Hind (Cephalopholis taeniops) belongs to the family named Siganidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 27.5 inches in length, the African Hind is aggressive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Cephalopholis taeniops should not be housed in a tank less than 180 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include extra swimming area and a stable cave/sheltering ledge.
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salt water
Vertebrates
