Louti Skunk Grouper

Latin Name

Variola louti

Common Name

Louti Skunk Grouper

Also known as

Cherry Grouper, Lyretail Grouper, Coronation Grouper, Skunk Grouper

Fast Facts

This is a great looking fish that is virtually indestructible. Individuals that are seen in the trade are red-orange on top with pink spots on the body, and have a black stripe on the side black spot at the base of the caudal fin. Larger specimens are rarely seen in the trade and are maroon to lavender in color, with pink spots. Although it can be shy when initially introduced to the aquarium, with time it will spend more time in the open, becoming quite bold. Only one Louti Lyretail Grouper should be kept per aquarium, as they are prone to fight with one another. 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.

Sizes

Small/2.5"-3.5"
Medium/Around 3"-4"
Large/Around 4"-6"

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

Louti Cherry Grouper, More Groupers

Availability

Small/Smalls are not often available
Medium/Frequently Available
Large/Occasionally Available (Medium is the most available size)

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Louti Skunk Grouper

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$24.00
Medium	$29.00
Large	$49.00

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.