{"id":12703,"date":"2026-02-17T23:25:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/sixline-grouper-grammistes-sexlineatus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:25:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:25:23","slug":"sixline-grouper-grammistes-sexlineatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=sixline-grouper-grammistes-sexlineatus","title":{"rendered":"Sixline Grouper Grammistes Sexlineatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"158\">Sixline Grouper \u2013 <em data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"156\">Grammistes sexlineatus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"439\"><strong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"173\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\" \/>The Sixline Grouper is a hardy and attractive predatory fish, recognized by its bold horizontal stripes as a juvenile that gradually fade into a spotted pattern as it matures. Its transformation in appearance makes it a fascinating species for larger aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"569\"><strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"452\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"455\" \/>Found across the <strong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"495\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Australia and the Western Pacific.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"770\"><strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"583\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"586\" \/>Carnivorous \u2013 requires a diet of <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"634\">meaty foods<\/strong> such as shrimp, squid, silversides, and other protein-rich items. A varied diet will help maintain its health and vibrant coloration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"938\"><strong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"787\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"790\" \/>Best suited to <strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"831\">large, aggressive fish<\/strong> like triggers, bigger wrasses, and other groupers. Will prey upon small fish and ornamental crustaceans.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1103\"><strong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"955\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\" \/><strong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"987\">Territorial and predatory<\/strong> \u2013 can be aggressive toward smaller or more docile tank mates. Needs plenty of space and rockwork for territories.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1247\"><strong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1126\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\" \/><strong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1167\">Intermediate to advanced aquarists<\/strong> \u2013 suitable for those with experience managing large predatory marine species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1272\"><strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1270\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1401\">\n<li data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1311\">\n<p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1311\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1309\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1331\">\n<p data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1331\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1329\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1361\">\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1361\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1359\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1401\">\n<p data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1401\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1399\">180+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1592\">The <strong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1426\">Sixline Grouper<\/strong> is a striking predator that grows into a powerful centerpiece fish, perfect for advanced aquarists seeking a hardy and impressive addition to a large marine setup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sixline Grouper \u2013 Grammistes sexlineatus Overview:The Sixline Grouper is a hardy and attractive predatory fish, recognized by its bold horizontal stripes as a juvenile that gradually fade into a spotted pattern as it matures. Its transformation in appearance makes it a fascinating species for larger aquariums. 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