Rooster Hind
NameRooster Hind
Scientific NameCephalopholis urodeta
Common NamesRooster Hind, Darkfin Hind, Flagtail Grouper, Brown-banded Grouper
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)11.8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large groupers, Triggerfish, Moray eels, Lionfish (with caution), Large angelfish
Description
The Rooster Hind, also known as the Darkfin Hind, is a predatory saltwater fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its reddish-brown body and distinctively dark fins, especially the caudal fin. This species requires a very large aquarium and is best kept with robust, similarly sized tankmates due to its aggressive, carnivorous nature.
