Black Rockcod
NameBlack Rockcod
Scientific NameEpinephelus fuscoguttatus
Common NamesBrown-marbled Grouper, Flowery Cod, Marbled Grouper, Black Rockcod
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Australia, Japan, French Polynesia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)47
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large groupers, Moray eels, Large snappers, Large triggerfish, Lionfish (with caution)
Description
The Black Rockcod, also known as the Brown-marbled Grouper, is a large, predatory saltwater fish native to the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its mottled pattern of dark brown blotches and numerous small white spots. This robust species requires a very large aquarium and is suitable only for advanced aquarists.
