Sixspot Grouper (Epinephelus sixspot)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Sixspot Grouper is a robust, elongated fish with a pale gray to cream body marked by six distinctive black spots arranged along the lateral line and head. It has a moderately large mouth and blunt snout typical of groupers, with dark eye markings and a somewhat stocky build.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality meaty foods including marine fish, shrimp, squid, and specialized grouper pellets. Offer live or frozen prey items 1–2 times daily to maintain appetite and health.
Difficulty and care for the Sixspot Grouper
Moderate - Sixspot Grouper requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections, bacterial infections, starvation from improper acclimation, fin damage from aggressive interactions
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa through the Indian Ocean to the western Pacific, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef.
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