Threespot Grouper
NameThreespot Grouper
Scientific NameCephalopholis sexmaculata
Common NamesThreespot Grouper, Sixspot Grouper, Six-blotch Rockcod
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Triggerfish (with caution), Moray Eels (with caution), Other large, robust groupers (in very large tanks)
Description
The Threespot Grouper is a large, predatory marine fish known for its distinctive reddish-brown body covered in small blue spots and typically three to six prominent dark blotches along its back. Native to the Indo-Pacific, this species requires a very large aquarium with ample hiding spots. It is a voracious carnivore that will consume any fish or invertebrate small enough to fit in its mouth.
