Eightbar Grouper
NameEightbar Grouper
Scientific NameHyporthodus octofasciatus
Common NamesEightbar Grouper, Eight-banded Grouper, Eight-stripe Grouper, Eight-bar Rockcod
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large groupers, Large moray eels, Large triggerfish, Large snappers, Large angelfish
Description
The Eightbar Grouper is a large, predatory marine fish known for its distinctive dark bars on a lighter body. It is a robust and powerful species that requires a very spacious aquarium to thrive. This deep-water grouper is a formidable hunter, preying on smaller fish and invertebrates.
