Qns On Bumble Bee Grouper

[Stradic]

Just got myself a 4 + inches bumble bee grouper but got some questions to ask.
Is it normal for them to lay on their side ?
Is it becos i comm it with Red 16 inches , 2 rays @ 9 inches and 7 inches , 6 inches tarpoon and 3 sd @ 5 inches causing it to be very stress thus he is always lying on his side ?
what should i do ?
can also give me more info on the caring of this fish ?

[laodie]

not advisable to keep bbg with ray as bbg is brackish water. They need high ph and kh to survive. best u can comm it with cichlids.

[nicktc]

Originally Posted by laodie

not advisable to keep bbg with ray as bbg is brackish water. They need high ph and kh to survive. best u can comm it with cichlids.

Err... I always thought that brackish water is on the 'softer' side, so ph should be low right?

Seems like the grouper is fish food delicacy awaiting...

Originally Posted by nicktc

Err... I always thought that brackish water is on the 'softer' side, so ph should be low right?

Brackish is like where the sea meets a river- sort of a mix. Harder water. BLACK water is soft water- dead leaves, etc make the water softer.

[laodie]

Originally Posted by nicktc

Err... I always thought that brackish water is on the 'softer' side, so ph should be low right?

bro refer to bro aFrIcanSH explanation....

Originally Posted by aFrIcanSH

Brackish is like where the sea meets a river- sort of a mix. Harder water. BLACK water is soft water- dead leaves, etc make the water softer.

[Stradic]

thanks for thr reply.
also 1 more question , issit becos the current in my tank is quite strond that's why it lay on it's side?
any bro here encounter this b4?

Originally Posted by Stradic

thanks for thr reply.
also 1 more question , issit becos the current in my tank is quite strond that's why it lay on it's side?
any bro here encounter this b4?

Check your pH and kH then you would know whether suitable for your bb grouper or not. I would avoid brackish water fishes because I personally find it harder to maintain the brackish water parameter. I would choose either pure freshwater or pure marine, if I ever choose.

[HuttShun]

if im not wrong, bumblebee grouper are not brakish water fish but are MARINE fish.

[laodie]

Originally Posted by HuttShun

if im not wrong, bumblebee grouper are not brakish water fish but are MARINE fish.

they are marine converted fishes. IMHO u can call it marine or brackish water fishes...