Blue
Spotted Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
Description: Blue spotted Groupers are found living near coral
reefs throughout the Indo-pacific where they hunt for small fish
or invertebrates to consume. This species is often referred to
by a number of names within the marine aquarium hobby, including:
Blue Dot Grouper, Argus Grouper, Peacock Hind or Peacock Grouper.
The Bluespotted Groupers body is a mottled brown & tan color
with six verticle white bands running from just behind the pectoral
fins to the tailfin. The white bands can appear anywhere from
very prominent to almost completely faded depending on the aquarium
environment and the fishes current disposition. The fins are
a dark blue color, with a lighter blue outline and the entire
body is covered by bright blue dots.
Recommended
Tank size:
This is a larger predatory
fish species, that is suitable only for very large (100 gallons
or more) fish-only aquariums with other semi-aggressive to aggressive
fish species. While this fish is considered easy to keep, it
does require excellent water conditions in addition to a large
aquarium to be properly housed. Bluespotted Groupers appreciate
a lot of live rock with plenty of large caves and rock crevices
for them to rest on and swim about. Since Bluespotted Groupers
eat large meaty items, they create a lot of waste products, therefore
it is important to have a very strong biological filter setup
to handled the load this and other large predator species put
on a filter system. This species should only be kept with other
large semi-aggressive to aggressive fish species, as they will
eat any fish or ornamental invertebrates that they can fit in
their mouth. They can be aggressive towards other larger fish,
but are usually not too bad in this regard and nothing like the
level of aggressiveness seen in species like the Undulated Triggerfish.
Food and
diet:(Carnivore) Thrives
on meaty items. Offers such things as krill, shrimp, and feeder
fish. Crustacean flesh is also a good option. Feed 2 to 4 times
a WEEK.
Reef Compatability:
Safe
with corals but will eat ornamental shrimps and crabs and any
fish it can swallow.
Level of
Care: Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small:
2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5"
to 7" |
Starting at $79.99
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Blue
line Grouper
Cepholopholis formosa
Description: Blue Line Grouper or as they are also commnly known
as the Boenacki Grouper or Blue Line Sea Bass are an Indo-Pacific
species that dwells in and around coral reefs and rocky areas.
This species is best suited for FO (fish only) or FOWLR (fish
only with live rock) aquariums with other large aggressive or
semi-aggressive fish species. rizontal lines that cover the entire
body and its dorsal and tailfins.
Recommended
Tank size:
Blue Line Groupers require
large aquariums with excellent filtration to accomodate their
size and feeding habits. As Blue Line Groupers eat large meals
they end up producing a lot of waste products, which means they
need excellent filtration (especially biological and mechanical)
in order to keep the water quality high. While this species is
not harmful to corals, it is best suited for fish-only aquariums
as it will eat any fish that it can fit in its mouth and will
eat most any type of crustacean. Blue Line Groupers live near
the fringes of coral reefs in the wild, they should be provided
an aquarium environment that contains both live rock formations
and open swimming areas. They do best with other large predatory
species (triggerfish, eels, sharks, etc.) or with adult semi-aggressive
species (large angelfish, tangs, etc.).
Food and
diet: (Carnivore) Thrives
on meaty items. Offers such things as krill, shrimp, and feeder
fish. Crustacean flesh is also a good option. Feed 2 to 4 times
a WEEK.
Reef Compatability:
Safe
with corals but will eat ornamental shrimps and crabs and any
fish it can swallow.
Level of
Care: Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size:
Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large:
5" to 7" |
Starting at $49.99
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Polleni
Grouper
Cepholopholis polleni
Description: The Polleni Grouper is rarely seen in
the aquarium trade because it is a deep-water fish and bolts
into hiding when approached by divers. It should be housed in
an aquarium with a cave in which it can hide. This species is
shy when acclimating and will defend its hiding place from intruders.
It will eat any fish small enough to fit into its mouth, as well
as many ornamental crustaceans.The Polleni Grouper is found on
reef slopes and dropoffs in deep water. It is often seen in caves
and reef recesses, swimming upside-down under the roof of the
cave. It is usually found at depths greater than 150 feet.Like
all groupers, the polleni had a voracious appetite and is easy
to maintain.
Recommended
Tank size:
Polleni Groupers require
large aquariums with excellent filtration to accomodate their
size and feeding habits. As Blue Line Groupers eat large meals
they end up producing a lot of waste products, which means they
need excellent filtration (especially biological and mechanical)
in order to keep the water quality high. While this species is
not harmful to corals, it is best suited for fish-only aquariums
as it will eat any fish that it can fit in its mouth and will
eat most any type of crustacean. Blue Line Groupers live near
the fringes of coral reefs in the wild, they should be provided
an aquarium environment that contains both live rock formations
and open swimming areas. They do best with other large predatory
species (triggerfish, eels, sharks, etc.) or with adult semi-aggressive
species (large angelfish, tangs, etc.).
Food and
diet: (Carnivore) Thrives
on meaty items. Offers such things as krill, shrimp, and feeder
fish. Crustacean flesh is also a good option. Feed 2 to 4 times
a WEEK.
Reef Compatability:
Safe
with corals but will eat ornamental shrimps and crabs and any
fish it can swallow.
Level of
Care: Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size:
Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large:
5" to 7" |
$199.99
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