Pacific Graysby
NamePacific Graysby
Scientific NameCephalopholis panamensis
Common NamesPacific Graysby, Panama Graysby
FamilySerranidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, Gulf of California, Baja California to Peru
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)14
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Large Triggerfish (with caution), Moray Eels, Lionfish, Other large, robust, non-aggressive marine fish
Description
The Pacific Graysby is a predatory marine grouper native to the Eastern Pacific. It features a reddish-brown body with darker vertical bars and small blue or orange spots on its head and fins. This ambush predator requires a very large, mature saltwater aquarium with plenty of rockwork for hiding.
