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 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.
Minimum 60 gallon
Carnivorous, feed a varied diet of meaty foods
Safe with corals but will eat ornamental shrimps and crabs and any fish it can swallow.
Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 3" to 4" ; Large 4" to 6"