Aethaloperca rogaa

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General Description

Redmouth grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa) is a species belonging to the Serranidae family, specifically under Aethaloperca category. These fish, when young, bear a resemblance to Centropyge vrolikii, C. multispinis, and C. nox. They are categorized as hardy and can grow up to 60.0cm in size.

Aquarium Suitability

As per the family description, the Sea Bass family (Serranidae) includes species with varying suitability for aquarium settings. Redmouth groupers are considered suitable with care for aquariums, demanding a very large tank of at least 3000 liters when fully grown. They grow fast and can be a threat to other fish, shrimps, and crabs of appropriate size.

Care and Hardiness

Redmouth groupers are identified as hardy species. They can exhibit aggressive behavior if kept with similar fish or lack sufficient space. The species also requires good hiding spots, tend to be initially shy, need a varied diet, and are recommended to thrive best without other members of the same species in the tank.

Reef Suitability

Redmouth groupers are labeled as reef safe with caution, implying that careful considerations need to be made when incorporating them into a reef tank setup due to their potentially aggressive tendencies towards other species.

Aquarium Setup

For an aquarium setup suitable for Redmouth groupers, it is advisable to provide a very spacious tank with a minimum capacity of 3000 liters. The aquarium should include ample hiding places like structures between live rocks to accommodate their shy nature. Additionally, maintaining a diverse diet for these fish is crucial for their well-being.

Behaviour

Redmouth groupers may exhibit aggressive behavior towards other species and prefer thriving without conspecifics. They can be initially shy when introduced to a new environment but may acclimatize over time. These fish are heavy eaters and demand a tank that can handle the associated nutrient load.

Feeding and Diet

The recommended diet for Redmouth groupers includes fish, larger crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs, as well as smaller crustaceans like krill, mysis, and artemia. Ensuring a varied diet is essential for their health and vitality.

Dimorphism

Information on dimorphism, captive reproduction, or specific breeding behaviors of Redmouth groupers is not provided.

Habitat and Distribution

Redmouth groupers are distributed in the East Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, The Red Sea, Indonesia, and Central/West Pacific regions. Their habitat ranges from the Red Sea to South Africa and extends east to the Gilbert Islands, likely found in tropical islands across the Indian Ocean. Recorded instances include Europa Island.