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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