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Black Molly
August 31st, 2002, 12:30 PM
Sorry for this being late, I had a bit of a holdup because I could find no info, so this week, is the pantherfish. This has been checked over and I am pretty sure it is correct. But if by chance you do see something wrong, post it here or pm me so I can put it up. Any comments or thoughts are welcome as well.
Thanks!
Dawn-Carrie

Pantherfish

Other Names: Polkadot Grouper

Family: Serranidae

Size: 50 cm ("20) or larger

Latin name: Cromileptes altivelis

pH: 8.0-8.3

SG: 1.023

Colour: Generally white with black spots, but also light blue, light brown, and other tints mixed in.

Commonly bred: no

Compatibility: Will eat smaller fish.

Food: Live is best. Brine shrimp and krill when small, guppies and small goldfish when large.

Interesting facts: This huge fish is related to the Royal Gramma. Both belong to the huge family the sea bass. Sea basses range in size from a few cm to several decimeters.

Behaviour: Very hardy, but quite voracious in its feeding habits. Often though of as a saltwater cichlid, these fish may form bonds with their owner.