Blacktip Grouper
NameBlacktip Grouper
Scientific NameEpinephelus fasciatus
Common NamesBlacktip Grouper, Red-banded Grouper, Red-barred Grouper, Red Grouper
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large groupers, Moray eels, Large triggerfish, Large angelfish, Lionfish, Snappers
Description
The Blacktip Grouper is a robust marine fish characterized by its reddish-orange body, often adorned with irregular pale bands or blotches, and a distinctive black tip on its spinous dorsal fin. This predatory species is found in coral reefs and rocky areas throughout the Indo-Pacific, where it ambushes smaller fish and crustaceans. Due to its size and predatory nature, it requires a very large aquarium and careful tankmate selection.
