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Amniataba percoides Least Concern

barred grunter

Stats

Family

Terapontidae

Genus

Amniataba

Size

16.00 cm

Generally only grow to 12 cm.

Temperament

Aggressive, Semi-aggressive

I had some barred grunters that were about 4cm that almost killed a 2 cm archerfish that I had with them. Be careful what fish you keep barred grunter with.

Diet

Insectivore, Omnivore

Tank Size

250.00 L

120.00 cm x 40.00 cm

Temperature

10.0 C - 35.0 C

Parameters

pH: 5-8. Keep it consistent and they will be fine.

Can live in fresh or brackish water.

Level

Bottom

Other Information

If you want a datnoid and you are able to get barred grunter, then get the grunter instead since they stay so much smaller.

Sexual maturity is at around 7.5-9 cm.

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-layer (Parental Care)

Spawn readily in ponds. Once the eggs are laid, the male will guard them.

Spawn Size

40000 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Throughout summer

Fry Care

Locations

Photos

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Adult barred grunter Image Credit: Queensland Government

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