White-edged Lyretail
NameWhite-edged Lyretail
Scientific NameVariola louti
Common NamesYellow-edged Lyretail, Lyretail Grouper, Coronation Trout, White-edged Lyretail
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)31
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large groupers, Moray eels, Large triggerfish, Large angelfish, Large tangs
Description
The White-edged Lyretail is a stunning and large predatory grouper, characterized by its vibrant red body covered in numerous small white or blue spots. It possesses a distinctive lyre-shaped caudal fin, often edged in white or yellow, which gives it its common name. This species is a formidable hunter in its natural reef environment.
