Coal Grunter (Hephaestus carbo)

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Coal Grunter (Hephaestus carbo)

Coal Grunter (Hephaestus carbo)

Name: Coal Grunter (Hephaestus carbo)
SKU: FW01163
Availability: OutOfStock

$99.99 – $124.99

A rarely seen member of the perch family native to the Northeastern Australia and parts of Papua, the Coal Grunter or Black Grunter is a medium growing predatory species found in exclusively freshwater habitat. An active and curious fish, they make a colorful and unique aquarium species that will do well with a wide variety of medium to large tankmates like larger rainbowfish. Although the Coal Grunter is a predatory species in nature, they are generally peaceful with tankmates too large to be eaten.

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Description

Description

Coal Grunter (Hephaestus carbo)

Origin: Wild Indonesia
Locale: West Papua
Diet: Omnivore/Predator. Will accept most protein-rich frozen and dry foods in the aquarium
Adult Size: 9″+
Recommended Tank Size: 75 gallon+
Compatibility: A predatory fish, compatible with most similarly sized species but small fish are at risk of being eaten.

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.8 – 7.8
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                  0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm