Blue Line Grouper
(Cephalopholis formosa)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Blue, Red
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
1' 1"
Family
Serranidae
Minimum Tank Size
250 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Blue, Red
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
1' 1"
Family
Serranidae
Minimum Tank Size
250 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Blue Line Grouper, also known as the Boenacki Grouper or Blue-lined Hind, is light red with multiple vertical blue lines. The fins are highlighted with dark blue.
A 250 gallon or larger aquarium is required due to its size and feeding habits. It is an extremely aggressive fish and may eat its tank mates as well as crustaceans.
The Blue Line Grouper prefers a diet of meaty foods such as krill, shrimp, and other small fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 2-3/4"; Small/Medium: 2-3/4" to 3-/1/4" Medium: 3-1/4" to 4"; Medium/Large: 4" to 5" Large: 6" to 7"