Spotted Grouper
NameSpotted Grouper
Scientific NameEpinephelus coioides
Common NamesSpotted Grouper, Orange-spotted Grouper, Estuary Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Western Pacific, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)47
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large groupers, Large snappers, Moray eels, Lionfish (large species), Triggerfish (large species)
Description
The Spotted Grouper is a large, predatory marine fish known for its robust body covered in numerous small orange-brown spots and often displaying several irregular dark vertical bands. This territorial species requires a very large aquarium due to its significant adult size and predatory nature.
