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Blue-spotted Grouper

Argus Grouper ~ Peacock Rockcod Family: Serranidae

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   The Blue-spotted Grouper, Argus Grouper, or Peacock Rockcod is a beautiful fish with its' distinctive blue-spots! Sometimes they will also have five or six pale bars on the back half of their bodies.

   These are a typical grouper. The Blue-spotted Grouper, Argus Grouper, or Peacock Rockcod is very hardy and very hungry! (All the time).

For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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Maintenance:
   Feed all kinds of live foods. Also feed it prepared meaty foods: squid, clams, shrimp, chopped fish, lancefish, or silversides.

Habitat: Natural geographic location:
   Blue-spotted Grouper are found in the Indo-Pacific.

Foods:
   Like most groupers it is a meat eater that preys on small fish.

Social Behaviors:
   This fish is a solitary predator that hangs out among the rocks waiting for prey.

Sex: Sexual differences:
   Unknown.

Light: Recommended light levels:
   No special requirements.

Breeding/Reproduction:
   Unknown.

Temperature:
   No special requirements.

Length/Diameter of fish:
   Blue-spotted Grouper grow to length of 50 cm (19 inches).

Minimum Tank Length/Size:
   A minimum 75 gallon aquarium is recommended.

Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
   No special requirements.

Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
   No special requirements. Provide rockwork large enough for the fish to hide.

Availability:
   This fish is readily available.

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I have had one of these for the past two years and it is awesome. I feed him Formula One which really brings out his colors. When I bring his food to the tank he comes right up to the top like he's begging. This is the hardiest fish I have ever owned. About a year ago I had a bad ammonia spike and he was the only fish to survive. These are great fish! Chris Logan 2006-09-12

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