Cephalopholis argus

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Blue Dot Grouper
Blue Dot Grouper
Species Cephalopholis argus
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 378.541 liters
378,541.178 mL

100 US Gallons (378.5L)

Size 40.64 cm

12-16 " (30.5-40.6cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Blue Dot Grouper, Peacock Hind, Argus Grouper, Blue Spotted Grouper

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Cephalopholis argus
Availability Rare
Common name Blue Dot Grouper , Blue Dot Grouper, Peacock Hind, Argus Grouper, and Blue Spotted Grouper
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Serranidae  +
Foods Live Food  +
Maximum Size 16 in (40.64 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 100 US Gallon (378.541 liters, 378,541.178 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Cephalopholis argus
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