Red Hind Grouper
Epinephelus guttatus
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | No |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 250 gallons |
| Max Size | 18 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Red Hind Grouper (Epinephelus guttatus) is a western Atlantic hind grouper with a light brown to greenish body covered in orange-red spots and faint bars. It is commonly kept in large predator and fish-only-with-live-rock (FOWLR) aquariums where its spotted pattern stands out against rockwork.
What You’ll Observe:
- Posts up near a favorite cave entrance and makes short patrol loops around nearby ledges.
- Quick bursts of speed at feeding time, then returns to a perch to watch the tank.
- Recognizes your approach and often meets you at the front glass when it expects food.
- Spot and fin contrast can deepen when it is excited and actively hunting.
Provide a roomy aquarium with sturdy rockwork, multiple caves, and strong filtration to support a messy carnivore diet. Offer a rotating mix of marine-based meaty foods in bite-size pieces on a consistent routine. Keep it with similarly sized, confident fish so it can claim a home cave and settle into a steady daily pattern.
Will a Red Hind use the same cave every day?
Most individuals pick a primary shelter and return to it between patrols, especially once the tank layout stays consistent.
Why is my hind hovering near the surface after introduction?
Some hinds spend the first few days exploring the full water column; regular feeding times and plenty of rock cover usually help it choose a home area.
Is it normal for a hind grouper to rest on the sand or rock?
Yes—perching on the substrate or a ledge is a common resting posture for hinds in captivity.
Can it be trained to eat pellets?
After it is eating frozen foods reliably, many will take sinking carnivore pellets if you mix them in with thawed meaty foods at first.
Can I keep two hinds or mix it with another grouper?
In very large systems, it can work when fish are similar in size and introduced with multiple caves so each can establish its own base.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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