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Bumblebee Grouper
| Latin Name | Epinephelus lanceolatus | ||||||
| Common Name | Bumblebee Grouper | ||||||
| Also known as | Bumblebee Grouper, Lance Grouper, Lanceolatus Grouper, Giant Grouper | ||||||
| Fast Facts | AVAILABILITY NOTE This grouper is rarely available, and only one at a time, and they sell in an instant. ACT IMMEDIATELY WHEN AVAILABLE! A coveted rarity among groupers, The Bumblebee Grouper is an extraordinarily hardy aquarium fish that makes an interesting display animal. Juveniles (shown) are black with yellow patches. As it grows the yellow patches become more ornate, random patches. Both color phases are equally attractive. This fish will quickly become a pet and is very easy to maintain. Like all groupers, it will swallow any fish smaller or equal in size to itself. Extremely rare in the aquarium trade, available specimens tend to be in the 3"-8" range. |
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| Sizes | Rare to the trade, size is unpredictable. Size will vary. 3"-8" |
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| Range in Nature | Indo-Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 100 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Carnivorous, feeds mainly on fish. Feed a varied diet of meaty foods | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Will not harm corals but will eat fish and crustaceans | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Groupers | ||||||
| Availability | Rarely available, and only one at a time. Sells in an instant. Act fast when available! | ||||||
| Add to Cart | Bumblebee Grouper
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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