Purple Rockcod
NamePurple Rockcod
Scientific NameEpinephelus cyanopodus
Common NamesPurple Rockcod, Speckled Blue Grouper, Blue Maomao, Blue-spotted Grouper
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, Western Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)35
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther very large, robust groupers (in extremely large tanks), Large angelfish (e.g., Emperor Angelfish), Large triggerfish (e.g., Clown Triggerfish, with caution), Large snappers
Description
The Purple Rockcod, also known as the Speckled Blue Grouper, is a large, predatory marine fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its pale body covered in numerous small dark spots. Due to its immense size and carnivorous diet, this species requires a very large aquarium and is suitable only for advanced aquarists or public aquariums.
