Description
Spotted Grunt (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides / Harlequin Sweetlips)
A striking and highly distinctive marine fish, the Spotted Grunt (commonly known as the Harlequin Sweetlips) is recognised for its bold spotted juvenile patterning that gradually transitions into a more elegant adult coloration. Its slow, graceful swimming style makes it a true showpiece in large marine aquariums.
Compatibility:
Peaceful to semi-aggressive. Best kept with other robust, non-aggressive species such as tangs, larger wrasses, angelfish, and triggerfish in suitably large systems. Should not be housed with very small fish that may be mistaken as food.
Reef Compatibility:
Reef-safe with caution. Generally does not damage corals, but may consume small ornamental invertebrates such as shrimp and crabs once mature. Best suited to fish-only or carefully planned mixed systems.
Diet:
Carnivore – feeds on a varied diet including mysis shrimp, krill, squid, mussel, clam, and high-quality marine pellets. Feed 1–2 times daily, ensuring a varied protein-rich diet.
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 24–27°C
- Salinity: 1.023–1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Minimum Tank Size: 600L
Care Level:
Moderate to Advanced – requires a large, stable aquarium with excellent filtration and careful tankmate selection due to adult size and feeding requirements.
Top Tip:
Be aware of dramatic juvenile-to-adult colour change. Ensure a spacious aquarium with open swimming areas, as this species grows large and requires room to thrive long-term.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery from £15 - £30
- Range 0-25 miles from store
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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