Porkfish

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Latin Name: Anisotremus virginicus
Common Name(s): Porkfish, Dogfish, Paragrate Grunt, Atlantic Porkfish Sweetlips 
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-aggressive, Predatory
Adult Full Size: 16"
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons at a smaller size; 180 gallons for an average size (MAY NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: No
UV Required: No (Recommended)
Protein Skimmer Required: No
Foods: Krill, Squid, LRS: Chunky Mix, 2.3mm ABN Chromo Pellets, Silversides, Clams, Seaweed

Description: The Porkfish is a large predatory grunt, sweetlips from the western Atlantic. They are very hardy and a great fish for beginners to mix with other large and aggressive fish. Make sure to provide plenty of rockwork and space alike. They are bright yellow with two vertical black stripes by the eye and around the operculum. Provide a variety of large meaty foods.