Darkfin Hind (Epinephelus darkfin)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Oval-shaped body, reaching up to 50 cm in length; dark gray to brown dorsally, bright yellow ventrally; distinctive black spot on rear edge of dorsal fin.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, crustaceans (e.g., shrimp, krill), small fish, and coral reef invertebrates (e.g., sea cucumbers) for Epinephelus darkfin in the wild. In an aquarium setting, they may be fed brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, small fish, and marine-based pellets or frozen foods.
Difficulty and care for the Darkfin Hind
Moderate - Darkfin Hind requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
The Epinephelus darkfin is naturally found in the western Pacific Ocean, particularly along the coastlines of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia, with a depth range of 15-200 meters.
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