The Leaflip Grouper, also called the Clown Grouper because of the clownlike markings is greyish in color and speckled with white dots.

Their most distinguishing characteristics are the five black, triangular spots that are located along the dorsal side of the fish.

This grouper will prey upon most smaller fish and motile invertebrates. These groupers have been known to attempt eating fish you might not think they could swallow.

Clown groupers should be provided with plenty of both open swimming room and rock caves and tunnels. They have large appetites, and a meaty frozen diet is recommended.

Recommended Tank size: minimum 100 gallon

Food and diet:carnivorous, feed a varied diet of meaty foods

Reef Compatability: Excellent, but will eat shrimps and fish its own size or smaller.

Acclimation Time: 3+ hours