How difficult is it to keep Miniatus Grouper?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Miniatus Grouper?

The ideal temperature for Miniatus Grouper is 22〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Miniatus Grouper?

The average lifespan of Miniatus Grouper is 10-15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Miniatus Grouper get?

Miniatus Grouper typically reaches Up to 50cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Miniatus Grouper?

Miniatus Grouper feeds on: Frozen krill, fish flesh, squid. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Miniatus Grouper?

The price of Miniatus Grouper varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Miniatus Grouper

Intermediate

Cephalopholis miniata

A showy mid-sized grouper, orange-red all over with small blue spots. Hardy, but it grows to 50cm and eats small fish and shrimp, so it belongs alone in a large tank.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

22〜26℃

Lifespan

10-15 years

Size

Up to 50cm

Diet

Frozen krill, fish flesh, squid

About

The Miniatus Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) is a mid-sized serranid distributed across the Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and South Africa east to the Line Islands. It prefers clear, exposed outer reef slopes at 2-150m. The orange-red to reddish-brown body is densely covered with blue spots smaller than the pupil, and the dorsal, anal and caudal fins carry blue margins. In the wild a male keeps a harem of 2-12 females, and about 80% of its diet is small fish such as anthias. It reaches 50cm, though captive fish usually stay smaller. Keep at 22-26C, pH 8.1-8.4 and SG 1.020-1.025 in a tank of 680L or more. It is hardy and feeds readily, but eats any fish or shrimp that fits in its mouth and fights other groupers, so single-specimen keeping is the norm. Not suited to invertebrate-rich reef tanks. IUCN: Least Concern.

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Lifespan of the Miniatus Grouper

The Miniatus Grouper lives 10-15 years.

Size of the Miniatus Grouper

The Miniatus Grouper grows to Up to 50cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Miniatus Grouper

The ideal temperature for the Miniatus Grouper is 22〜26℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Indo-Pacific (Red Sea to South Africa, east to the Line Islands)

Lifespan

10-15 years

Care Specifications

pH: 8.1–8.4
Water Temp.: 22–26℃
Specific Gravity: 1.02–1.025
Min. Tank: 680 L

AggressiveWith cautionSolitary

Sources: LiveAquaria / FishBase

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Cephalopholis miniata (Forsskål, 1775)

Synonyms: Perca miniata, Epinephelus miniatus, Cephalopholis miniatus

Authority databases: WoRMS · FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.