Coral Hind (Cephalopholis miniata)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Bright red body with numerous small blue spots covering the head, body, and fins. The dorsal, anal, and caudal fins display blue-spotted patterns. Stocky, robust serranid body shape typical of groupers, with a large mouth and moderately sized scales.
Diet and feeding
Carnivorous predator that feeds on small fish and crustaceans. In captivity, provide meaty foods such as frozen-thawed or live small fish, shrimp, and quality carnivore pellets. Feed 1–2 times daily, adjusting portions to avoid overfeeding.
Difficulty and care for the Coral Hind
Moderate - Coral Hind requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Ich, parasitic infections, fin erosion from aggression or poor water quality
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea through East Africa, across to the Great Barrier Reef and throughout Micronesia and Polynesia. Found in coral reef environments at depths of 10–200 meters.
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