Argus Grouper

Latin Name

Cephalopholis argus

Common Name

Argus Grouper

Also known as

Bluespotted Grouper, Peacock Grouper, Peacock Hind

Fast Facts

This beautiful species that is virtually indestructible. This species can usually be kept with other groupers, but keep only one Argus Grouper per tank. Although it can be shy when initially introduced to the aquarium, with time it will spend more time in the open, becoming quite bold. Like most groupers, it can eventually become bold enough to take food from your hand. Like all groupers, it will eat any fish that they can swallow whole and behave aggressively towards tankmates that intrude into its preferred hiding places. It will also eat ornamental shrimps and crabs. Extremely easy to care for.

Sizes

Small/Around 2.5"-3.5"
Medium/Around 3"-4"
Large/Around 4"-5"
X-Large/Around 5"-7"
Show/7"-12"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivorous, feed a varied diet of meaty foods

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Safe with corals but will eat ornamental shrimps and crabs and any fish it can swallow.

Related Fish

Miniatus Grouper, More Groupers

Availability

Frequently available, perhaps monthly.

Add to Cart

Argus Grouper

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$34.00
Medium	$49.00
Large	$69.00
X-Large	$99.00
Show	$249.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.