French Grunt

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Latin Name: Haemulon flavolineatum
Common Name(s): French Grunt, Banana Grunt, Gold-laced Grunt
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Aggressive/Predatory
Adult full size: 10”
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: With Caution (Will eat invertebrates)
UV Required: Not Required
Protein Skimmer Required: Recommended
Foods: ABN: 2.3mm Chromo Pellets, Marine Flakes, Frozen Krill, Frozen Squid, Frozen Clam on the Half Shell; IQF: Frozen Silversides; LRS: Chunky Mix

Description: Native to the Western Atlantic, this species of grunt is typically found in schools among rocky coral reefs. In a home aquarium, the French Grunt will do fine as a stand-alone fish. This fish is silver-white with horizontal yellow striping along the body. This particular fish is constantly swimming around the tank and is not a picky eater. Occasionally, you may hear it grind its teeth together, making a soft grunting noise (hence the name). Be sure not to mix critters or much smaller fish with them, as they may be eaten. This French Grunt would make a great addition to a large fish-only or FOWLR aquaria.