Show me your grouper...

[jwm2k3]

Thanks Guys!!!

Great photos! I actually purchased the Louti that was on Divers Den. Its about 2 1/2 inches I would say and came in not stressed at all. Swimming around in the bag like he lived there forever. Just put him in the tank today. Hes the only inhabitant so far so I didnt QT, but he looks like a champ from the get go.

On a side note about groupers Ive had in the past....(and not sure where all our pics went from the photo gallery)

Ive had a super cool 12 inch Bumblebee grouper! He was AWESOME, I know they get too big for home aquariums, but he was way awesome.

Ive had a 10 inch Epinephelus merra, aka Honeycomb grouper that was possibly the best fish I ever had the pleasure of caring for in over 20 years in the hobby.

Ive had a Miniatus and a Blueline. As a noob way back in the day I also had a Panther grouper that did grow too big for the tank. By the way, I will not buy another of those, I cannot provide the needed space.

Pics of the Louti in a few days...

Im hoping to get another not-so-common grouper either of the Epinephelus or Cephalopholis family to add with this guy....

Keep the pics comming!!!

 

[droptopcobra97]

now that im setting up my new tank im really thinking of getting a Miniatus like you suggested . they are so cool . think that would be a better choice then my bamboo shark

 

[AngelsAnonymous]

Thanks Guys!!!

Great photos! I actually purchased the Louti that was on Divers Den. Its about 2 1/2 inches I would say and came in not stressed at all. Swimming around in the bag like he lived there forever. Just put him in the tank today. Hes the only inhabitant so far so I didnt QT, but he looks like a champ from the get go.

As a noob way back in the day I also had a Panther grouper that did grow too big for the tank. By the way, I will not buy another of those, I cannot provide the needed space.

Don't the louti's get bigger then the panther grouper? Louti's will get 30-36"!!! That would need one big tank! What size do you have/planning? I am considering one way down the line if I can setup a nice sized shark pond. Have some bamboo's, rays, my 3ft BDM, a shoal of tangs, maybe some big naso species and a louti grouper!

 

[njfish77]

Louti bit my finger once, when i pulled it out of the water sucker was still attached. Has a pretty nice grip.

 

[jwm2k3]

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[jwm2k3]

Time to bump this thread...I would love to see some more please...

 

[karaim]

Will post pics of my blue spotted grouper later when he comes out of his cave