Striped Grunter
NameStriped Grunter
Scientific NamePelates quadrilineatus
Common NamesStriped Grunter, Fourlined Terapon, Four-lined Grunter, Trumpeter Perch
FamilyTerapontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Australia, Japan
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesArcherfish, Monos, Scats, Larger Gobies, Other Grunters
Description
The Striped Grunter is a schooling fish native to the Indo-Pacific, characterized by its silvery body adorned with several distinct horizontal dark stripes. These euryhaline fish can adapt to various salinities, from freshwater to marine, but thrive in brackish conditions. They are semi-aggressive omnivores that require ample space and appropriate tankmates.
