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  1. tube

    tube Flamingo Tongue

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    [​IMG]I know it's a Grouper , but what kind !!! Paid 40 .00 at local fish store !!!
    Spotted Grouper ???? It's a good 8'' long and darker color then a panther and a different snout !!!
     

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  2. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Panther Grouper. They are awesome. Very messy eaters but they have a ton of personality and learn their keepers quickly :)
     
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    divott Giant Squid

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    what size tank do you have it in?
     
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    BJules Astrea Snail

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    I believe its a snub nose grouper
     
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    BJules Astrea Snail

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    panther groupers are a lot lighter skin
     
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    tube Flamingo Tongue

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    200G , I think it's a snub nose !!! I already have a 5 " Panther !!!! This Pic... is of a panther grouper !!!
     

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  7. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    It looks nothing like a panther. The body shape is all wrong as are the markings. There are several that look like that in a juvi stage so it may be hard to ID it without knowing where it came from.

    It's not a snub nose either :(
     
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  9. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    That is just a wee Panther grouper :).
     

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    tube Flamingo Tongue

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    Panther's can grow up to 24'' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:
    I'll try to get a better shot if she comes out of the rocks !!!!!
     
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