Bright red with iridescent blue spots on the body and head. Juveniles may lack spots or have fewer, larger spots.

Like its cousins, the miniatus 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.

A very hardybut very large fish.

It will need a large aquarium.

It can be compatible with other fish provided they are too large to be eaten. It should not be trusted around invertebrates or small fish.

Recommended Tank size: minimum 100 gallon

Food and Diet:

In the wild this reef predator commonly attacks schools of reef-dwelling fish. In the aquarium, freeze-dried krill soaked in Selcon, feeder goldfish, or squid are acceptable.

Reef Compatability:

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

Level of Care: Easy

Approximate Purchase Size: Medium: 2" to 3" ;Large 4" to 5" Xlg 6" plus

no free ship on large or xlg