{"id":11176,"date":"2026-02-17T22:40:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/purple-lyre-tail-grouper-variola-louti\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:40:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:40:32","slug":"purple-lyre-tail-grouper-variola-louti","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=purple-lyre-tail-grouper-variola-louti","title":{"rendered":"Purple Lyre Tail Grouper Variola Louti"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"159\">Purple Lyre Tail Grouper \u2013 <em data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"157\">Variola louti<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"406\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"174\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\" \/>The Purple Lyre Tail Grouper is a striking predatory fish, distinguished by its deep purple body and elegant lyre-shaped tail. Its bold coloration and predatory nature make it a show-stopping addition to large marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"543\"><strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"419\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"422\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"452\">Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, commonly found around coral reefs in the Red Sea, East Africa, and the Western Pacific.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"736\"><strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"557\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"560\" \/>Carnivorous \u2013 thrives on <strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"672\">meaty foods such as shrimp, fish, squid, and other protein-rich marine preparations<\/strong>. A varied diet ensures vibrant coloration and optimal health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"856\"><strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"753\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"756\" \/>Best housed with <strong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"795\">large, robust fish<\/strong>. Avoid small fish and invertebrates, as they may be eaten.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"968\"><strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"873\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\" \/><strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"905\">Territorial and predatory<\/strong> \u2013 needs plenty of space and rockwork for hiding and hunting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"991\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\" \/><strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1016\">Advanced aquarists<\/strong> \u2013 suitable only for large, mature aquariums with experienced management of predatory species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1137\"><strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1135\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1266\">\n<li data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1176\">\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1176\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1174\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<p data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1196\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1194\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1226\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1224\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1266\">\n<p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1266\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1264\">300+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1430\">The <strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1300\">Purple Lyre Tail Grouper<\/strong> is a visually stunning and powerful centerpiece, ideal for advanced aquarists seeking a bold and predatory marine display fish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purple Lyre Tail Grouper \u2013 Variola louti Overview:The Purple Lyre Tail Grouper is a striking predatory fish, distinguished by its deep purple body and elegant lyre-shaped tail. Its bold coloration and predatory nature make it a show-stopping addition to large marine aquariums. 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