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Blue-spotted GrouperArgus Grouper ~ Peacock Rockcod Family: Serranidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More I have had one of these for the past two years and it is awesome. I feed him Formula One which really brings out his colors. When I bring his food to the tank he c... (more) Chris Logan 2006-09-12
The Blue-spotted Grouper, Argus Grouper, or Peacock Rockcod is a beautiful fish with its' distinctive blue-spots! Sometimes they will also have five or six pale bars on the back half of their bodies.These are a typical grouper. The Blue-spotted Grouper, Argus Grouper, or Peacock Rockcod is very hardy and very hungry! (All the time). For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Cephalopholis argus |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
The Blue-spotted Grouper is easy to keep mainly because it eats everything and always gets its share.
Maintenance:
Feed all kinds of live foods. Also feed it prepared meaty
foods: squid, clams, shrimp, chopped fish, lancefish, or silversides.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
Blue-spotted Grouper are found in the Indo-Pacific.
Foods:
Like most groupers it is a meat eater that preys on small
fish.
Social Behaviors:
This fish is a solitary predator that hangs out among the
rocks waiting for prey.
Sex: Sexual differences:
Unknown.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Unknown.
Temperature:
No special requirements.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Blue-spotted Grouper grow to length of 50 cm (19 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 75 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
No special requirements. Provide rockwork large enough for
the fish to hide.
Availability:
This fish is readily available.
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| I have had one of these for the past two years and it is awesome. I feed him Formula One which really brings out his colors. When I bring his food to the tank he comes right up to the top like he's begging. This is the hardiest fish I have ever owned. About a year ago I had a bad ammonia spike and he was the only fish to survive. These are great fish!
2006-09-12 |
Author: David Brough. CFS.
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