Miniatus Grouper

Latin Name

Cephalopholis miniata

Common Name

Miniatus Grouper

Also known as

Miniata grouper, coral hind, coral grouper

Fast Facts

This beautiful grouper is bright red with iridescent blue spots on the body and head. Juveniles may lack spots or have fewer, larger spots, or none at all. The Miniatus Grouper is not as frequently available as the similar Louti Lyretail Grouper. This Miniatus Grouper, like its cousins, is a durable species that will thrive in captivity. Although it can be shy when initially introduced to the aquarium, with time it will spend more time in the open, becoming quite bold in time. Only one Miniatus 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/Around 2"-3" Size will vary
Medium/Around 2.5"-4" Size will vary
Large/Around 4"-5" Size will vary
X-Large/Around 5"-6" Size will vary
Show/Around 7"-10" Size will vary

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

Argus Grouper, More Groupers

Availability

Small/Occasionally available, never plentiful
Medium/Occasionally available, never plentiful
Large/Not often Available

Add to Cart

Miniatus Grouper

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$39.00
Medium	$49.00
Large	$79.00
X-Large	$149.00
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.