Warsaw Grouper
NameWarsaw Grouper
Scientific NameHyporthodus nigritus
Common NamesWarsaw Grouper
FamilySerranidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Brazil
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)90
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther very large, robust marine predators (in extremely large public aquariums)
Description
The Warsaw Grouper is one of the largest and deepest-dwelling groupers in the Atlantic, known for its immense size and robust body. These powerful predators inhabit deep reefs and wrecks, feeding primarily on other fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods. Due to their massive adult size, they are exclusively suitable for large public aquariums.
