Roughneck Grunt
NameRoughneck Grunt
Scientific NamePomadasys incisus
Common NamesRoughneck Grunt, Bastard Grunt, Spanish Grunt
FamilyHaemulidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-79
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge groupers, Snappers, Other grunt species, Large angelfish, Tangs
Description
The Roughneck Grunt (Pomadasys incisus) is a robust, silvery marine fish native to the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. It is a predatory species, primarily feeding on crustaceans and small fish, and can grow to a considerable size. While often caught for food, it can be housed in very large, specialized saltwater aquariums.
