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== Sexing ==
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== Tank compatibility ==
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: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.
|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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== Diet ==
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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 ==
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:Feed once a day.
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== Environment specifics ==
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:These are very messy fish so need a very large and well filtered tank.
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== Behaviour ==
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:A predator towards smaller fish and invertebrates.
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== Identification ==
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: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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== External links ==
 
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*{{FishBase |id=6450}}
 
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*[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

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Coral Hind

Cephalopholis miniata

473 Litres (125 US G.)

30.5-45.7cm (12-18 ")

pH

8.0 - 8.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-10 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

3-5 years

Family

Serranidae





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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