{"id":9350,"date":"2026-02-17T07:19:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/miniatus-grouper-cephalophalis-miniata\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:19:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:19:42","slug":"miniatus-grouper-cephalophalis-miniata","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=miniatus-grouper-cephalophalis-miniata","title":{"rendered":"Miniatus Grouper Cephalophalis Miniata"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"159\">Miniatus Grouper \u2013 <em data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"157\">Cephalopholis miniata<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"424\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"174\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\" \/>The Miniatus Grouper, commonly known as the Coral Grouper, is renowned for its vibrant red-orange body covered with small, electric blue spots. Its striking coloration and graceful movements make it a true centerpiece for large marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"578\"><strong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"437\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"440\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"470\">Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa to the central Pacific, inhabiting coral reefs and rocky areas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"770\"><strong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"592\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"595\" \/>Carnivorous \u2013 thrives on a diet of <strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"714\">meaty foods such as shrimp, fish, squid, and other protein-rich marine offerings<\/strong>. Regular feeding helps maintain its vivid coloration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"920\"><strong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"787\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"790\" \/>Best kept with <strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"827\">large, robust fish<\/strong>. Smaller fish and invertebrates may be eaten, so careful tank mate selection is necessary.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1055\"><strong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"937\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"940\" \/><strong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"969\">Territorial and predatory<\/strong> \u2013 requires ample swimming space and rockwork for hiding and establishing territory.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1200\"><strong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1078\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\" \/><strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1103\">Advanced aquarists<\/strong> \u2013 needs a mature, well-filtered aquarium and experienced handling due to its predatory nature.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1225\"><strong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1223\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1354\">\n<li data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1264\">\n<p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1264\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1262\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1284\">\n<p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1284\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1282\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1314\">\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1314\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1312\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1354\">\n<p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1354\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1352\">250+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1538\">The <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1380\">Miniatus Grouper<\/strong> is a visually stunning and powerful predator, perfect for advanced aquarists seeking a bold centerpiece for a large reef or predator-specific marine setup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Miniatus Grouper \u2013 Cephalopholis miniata Overview:The Miniatus Grouper, commonly known as the Coral Grouper, is renowned for its vibrant red-orange body covered with small, electric blue spots. Its striking coloration and graceful movements make it a true centerpiece for large marine aquariums. 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