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| − | + | :Difficult to visually sex. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :This fish is reef-safe, although it may dislodge fragile corals, but will prey on smaller fish and invertebrates. It is a reef-dwelling predator which forms harems in the wild with a dominant male and 2-12 females. | |
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| + | :Should be fed a meaty diet including krill, shrimp and small pieces of fish. Will also accept [[feeder fish]] but this is a risky diet option for captive fish. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :These are very messy fish so need a very large and well filtered tank. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A predator towards smaller fish and invertebrates. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :The Coral Hind can look like a red variation of the black-coloured [[Argus Grouper]]. Its colouration can vary as it does have chameleon-like tendencies. Its typical colouration is a red-orange with lighter broad bands running horizontally starting just behind the gill plate, and with brilliant blue spots covering the body. | ||
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*{{FishBase |id=6450}} | *{{FishBase |id=6450}} | ||
| + | *[https://www.fishwisepro.com/Species/Cephalopholis-miniata-45079 FishWisePro] | ||
*[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+32+149&pcatid=149 Live Aquaria] | *[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+32+149&pcatid=149 Live Aquaria] | ||
*[http://scienceray.com/biology/marine-biology/miniatus-grouper-cephalopholis-miniata/ Science Ray] | *[http://scienceray.com/biology/marine-biology/miniatus-grouper-cephalopholis-miniata/ Science Ray] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:12, 15 May 2020
Coral Hind
Coral Hind
Cephalopholis miniata
473 Litres (125 US G.)
30.5-45.7cm (12-18 ")
8.0 - 8.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-10 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Serranidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Coral Hind, Miniatus Grouper, Vermilion Grouper, Miniata Grouper, Coral Rockcod, Blue-Spot Rockcod, Coral Grouper, Coral Cod
Additional scientific names
- Cephalopholis miniatus, Perca miniata, Epinephelus miniatus, Serranus miniatus
Sexing[edit]
- Difficult to visually sex.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This fish is reef-safe, although it may dislodge fragile corals, but will prey on smaller fish and invertebrates. It is a reef-dwelling predator which forms harems in the wild with a dominant male and 2-12 females.
Diet[edit]
- Should be fed a meaty diet including krill, shrimp and small pieces of fish. Will also accept feeder fish but this is a risky diet option for captive fish.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- These are very messy fish so need a very large and well filtered tank.
Behaviour[edit]
- A predator towards smaller fish and invertebrates.
Identification[edit]
- The Coral Hind can look like a red variation of the black-coloured Argus Grouper. Its colouration can vary as it does have chameleon-like tendencies. Its typical colouration is a red-orange with lighter broad bands running horizontally starting just behind the gill plate, and with brilliant blue spots covering the body.
Pictures[edit]
Videos[edit]
| In a community aquarium: |
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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