Grey Sweetlips
NameGrey Sweetlips
Scientific NamePlectorhinchus gibbosus
Common NamesGrey Sweetlips, Black Sweetlips, Giant Sweetlips, Slender Sweetlips
FamilyHaemulidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Australia, Japan, Samoa
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
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 SpeciesLarge Groupers, Large Snappers, Large Angelfish, Robust Triggers, Moray Eels
Description
The Grey Sweetlips is a large, robust marine fish characterized by its thick, fleshy lips and a generally grey to brownish body, often with darker spots or blotches that fade with age. Juveniles have distinct patterns that differ significantly from adults. It is a bottom-dwelling species found in coastal reefs and lagoons.
