Blue-spotted Grouper
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Blue-spotted Grouper
Argus Grouper ~ Peacock Rockcod
Family: Serranidae
Cephalopholis argusPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy David BroughThe 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:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium
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Maintenance difficulty: 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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