Miniatus Grouper Cephalopholis miniata
This beautiful grouper is bright red with iridescent blue spots on the body and head. Juveniles may lack spots or have fewer, larger spots. The Miniatus Grouper is not as frequently available as the similar Louti Lyretail Grouper. This Miniatus Grouper, like its cousins, is a durable species that will thrive in captivity. Although it can be shy when initially introduced to the aquarium, with time it will spend more time in the open, becoming quite bold in time. Only one should be kept per aquarium, as they are prone to fight with one another. It will eat any fish that they can swallow whole and behave aggressively towards tankmates that intrude into its preferred hiding places. It will also eat ornamental shrimps and crabs.
Feed meaty items such as fish pieces, silversides, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations for carnivores.
Size: to 12 inches
Area of Collection: Indo-Pacific
Reef Suitability: Excellent
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