Groupers

Groupers are a popular choice among saltwater aquarium enthusiasts due to their impressive size, striking appearance, and predatory nature. These fish belong to the family Serranidae and are known for their robust bodies, large mouths, and powerful jaws, which enable them to capture and consume sizable prey. Groupers are typically found in tropical and subtropical waters, often residing in coral reefs or rocky areas where they can find ample hiding spots and hunting grounds.

One of the most distinctive traits of groupers is their ability to change color and pattern, which they use for camouflage and communication. This adaptability makes them fascinating to observe in a home aquarium. Some popular species among hobbyists include the Cromileptes altivelis, the Cephalopholis formosa, and the Cephalopholis miniata. These species are known for their vibrant colors and unique patterns, which add visual interest to any tank.

However, groupers require careful consideration before being added to an aquarium. They can grow quite large, with some species reaching over a meter in length, which necessitates a spacious tank with plenty of room for swimming and hiding. Additionally, their predatory nature means they may consume smaller tank mates, so it's important to house them with similarly sized or larger fish. Groupers also produce a significant amount of waste, requiring robust filtration systems to maintain water quality.

In terms of care, groupers are relatively hardy but do best in stable water conditions. They are carnivorous and thrive on a diet of meaty foods such as shrimp, squid, and fish. Regular feeding and monitoring are essential to ensure they receive adequate nutrition and maintain their health. Given their size and dietary needs, groupers are best suited for experienced aquarists who can meet their specific requirements.

1. 
   Common name: Red-flushed rock-cod

   Scientific name: Aethaloperca rogaa
2. 
   Common name: Cherna

   Scientific name: Alphestes afer
3. 
   Common name: slender grouper

   Scientific name: Anyperodon leucogrammicus
4. Common name: Goldstripe groper

   Scientific name: Aulacocephalus temminckii
5. Common name: Arrowhead soapfish

   Scientific name: Belonoperca chabanaudi
6. Common name: Comet

   Scientific name: Calloplesiops argus
7. 
   Common name: Peacock grouper

   Scientific name: Cephalopholis argus
8. 
   Common name: orange rockcod

   Scientific name: Cephalopholis aurantia
9. 
   Common name: Chocolate hind

   Scientific name: Cephalopholis boenak
10. 
    Common name: graysby

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis cruentata
11. 
    Common name: bluespotted rockcod

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis cyanostigma
12. 
    Common name: bluelined hind

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis formosa
13. 
    Common name: Coney

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis fulva
14. 
    Common name: halfspotted grouper

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis hemistiktos
15. 
    Common name: Grouper

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis igarashiensis
16. 
    Common name: Leopard grouper

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis leopardus
17. 
    Common name: Dothead rockcod

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis microprion
18. 
    Common name: Coral grouper

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis miniata
19. Common name: Orange-spotted sea perch

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis nigri
20. Common name: roughcheek hind

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis oligosticta
21. Common name: Pacific graysby

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis panamensis
22. 
    Common name: Blue-lined grouper

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis polleni
23. 
    Common name: Six-spotted rockcod

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis sexmaculata
24. 
    Common name: tomato hind

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis sonnerati
25. 
    Common name: Orange-red pigmy grouper

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis spiloparaea
26. 
    Common name: darkfinned coralcod

    Scientific name: Cephalopholis urodeta
27. 
    Common name: humpback grouper

    Scientific name: Cromileptes altivelis
28. 
    Common name: leather bass

    Scientific name: Dermatolepis dermatolepis
29. Common name: Smooth rockcod

    Scientific name: Dermatolepis striolata
30. 
    Common name: Barred soapfish

    Scientific name: Diploprion bifasciatum
31. 
    Common name: Rock cod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus adscensionis
32. 
    Common name: Grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus aeneus
33. 
    Common name: Aroelated grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus areolatus
34. Common name: Yellow Grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus awoara
35. Common name: palemargin grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus bontoides
36. Common name: dogtooth grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus caninus
37. 
    Common name: Brownspotted grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus chlorostigma
38. 
    Common name: Grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus clippertonensis
39. 
    Common name: Whitespotted grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus
40. 
    Common name: rockcod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus coioides
41. 
    Common name: Coral grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus corallicola
42. 
    Common name: Goldblotch Grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus costae
43. 
    Common name: Yellowfin grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus cyanopodus
44. Common name: spotted black grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus daemelii
45. 
    Common name: Blacktip grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus fasciatus
46. 
    Common name: Yellowtail rockcod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus flavocaeruleus
47. 
    Common name: brown-marbled grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus fuscoguttatus
48. 
    Common name: Gabriella's grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus gabriellae
49. 
    Common name: Deady

    Scientific name: Epinephelus guttatus
50. Common name: Hexagon rockcod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus hexagonatus
51. Common name: Howland island rock cod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus howlandi
52. 
    Common name: Atlantic goliath grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus itajara
53. 
    Common name: Giant Grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus lanceolatus
54. 
    Common name: highfin grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus maculatus
55. 
    Common name: Malabar grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus malabaricus
56. 
    Common name: Yellowbelly rockcod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus marginatus
57. 
    Common name: honeycomb grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus merra
58. 
    Common name: Red grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus morio
59. Common name: Comet Grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus morrhua
60. 
    Common name: rockcod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus multinotatus
61. 
    Common name: white-streaked grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus ongus
62. 
    Common name: Camouflage grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus polyphekadion
63. 
    Common name: longfin grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus quoyanus
64. Common name: Oblique-banded rockcod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus radiatus
65. Common name: Chinaman rockcod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus rivulatus
66. Common name: Sixbar rockcod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus sexfasciatus
67. 
    Common name: surge grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus socialis
68. Common name: epaulet grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus stoliczkae
69. 
    Common name: Nassau grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus striatus
70. 
    Common name: Summan grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus summana
71. 
    Common name: Estuary grouper

    Scientific name: Epinephelus tauvina
72. 
    Common name: potato cod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus tukula
73. Common name: Rock cod

    Scientific name: Epinephelus undulosus
74. Common name: Spanish flag

    Scientific name: Gonioplectrus hispanus
75. 
    Common name: Sixline soapfish

    Scientific name: Grammistes sexlineatus
76. Common name: Hawaiian grouper

    Scientific name: Hyporthodus quernus
77. 
    Common name: Emperor red snapper

    Scientific name: Lutjanus sebae
78. 
    Common name: Comb grouper

    Scientific name: Mycteroperca acutirostris
79. 
    Common name: rockfish

    Scientific name: Mycteroperca bonaci
80. 
    Common name: rockfish

    Scientific name: Mycteroperca interstitialis
81. 
    Common name: Golden grouper

    Scientific name: Mycteroperca rosacea
82. 
    Common name: Gag

    Scientific name: Mycteroperca tigris
83. 
    Common name: rockfish

    Scientific name: Mycteroperca venenosa
84. Common name: squaretail coralgrouper

    Scientific name: Plectropomus areolatus
85. 
    Common name: blacksaddled coralgrouper

    Scientific name: Plectropomus laevis
86. 
    Common name: Coral trout

    Scientific name: Plectropomus leopardus
87. 
    Common name: coral cod

    Scientific name: Plectropomus maculatus
88. Common name: Mambo

    Scientific name: Plectropomus oligacanthus
89. 
    Common name: Leopard grouper

    Scientific name: Plectropomus pessuliferus
90. 
    Common name: Spotted soapfish

    Scientific name: Pogonoperca punctata
91. 
    Common name: black soapfish

    Scientific name: Rypticus saponaceus
92. 
    Common name: sailfin snapper

    Scientific name: Symphorichthys spilurus
93. Common name: Chinamanfish

    Scientific name: Symphorus nematophorus
94. Common name: Whitedotted seabass

    Scientific name: Trachypoma macracanthus
95. 
    Common name: Lunar-tailed grouper

    Scientific name: Variola albimarginata
96. 
    Common name: Lyretail grouper

    Scientific name: Variola louti