This is my first post to this site, although I have been a member for a few weeks. I have a quick question... I picked up the current issue of TFH today, and noticed a MFK ad, and on it was a beautiful fish! The ad stated that it was a "Freshwater Bumble-Bee Grouper"... I did some research on this fish, and everything I could find states that it is a SW fish (as I was under the impression that all groupers are). Was this just a mis-print, or have I missed something? It is a gorgeous fish! Also, isn't this the same species that is sometimes called a Queensland Grouper?
Bumble-Bee Grouper
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I saw that ad too. Im thinking it was a mis-print because I've only ever heard of them being SW. After I saw that ad, I did alot of research on them too, and found only saltwater references. I still want one though.
THey do exist in full blown fresh water. I believe that a few sellers here have had them available a few times.
I question weather or not they will live thier entire life in freshwater though. They may need to go to saltwater as they mature.
I question weather or not they will live thier entire life in freshwater though. They may need to go to saltwater as they mature.
They lose their coloration as they grow and just so you know, THEY GET OVER 10 FEET LONG! here is a pic of a juvinile by Mike Esposito, and an adult from www.grimreefers.com. They are fully saltwater as subadults. If You want one I suggest that you either plan on eating it or get a bigger tank.
Yeah, definately not looking to get one! Was just curious about the conflicting info I'd got. Thanks for clearing it up, everyone! 
Its not a typo, the fish can be seen at our store, "RARE FISH". Its only a baby, and has lived in freshwater for the past 7 months and going strong. There are 3 other specimens in this country, shipped out by myself, which are doing well, one living with south american stingrays, and the other with large red tail cats and arowanas, the larger of the two is around 18" I believe, and has been doing well for the past 7 months also.
We're aware that they potentially grow huge, and we have plans for them as they grow. As far as them being "full salt water" when large, is based on limited studies and speculation, but there is "truth" beyond that.
Here are some pictures of them from last year, when they were young with a new guinea datnoid.
We're aware that they potentially grow huge, and we have plans for them as they grow. As far as them being "full salt water" when large, is based on limited studies and speculation, but there is "truth" beyond that.
Here are some pictures of them from last year, when they were young with a new guinea datnoid.
Awesome! I'll look at the pics as soon as I'm up to five posts! In fact, if y'all don't mind, I'll just post something else after this so that I can begin to view pics on this site!