Blue Mask Grouper

Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Aggressive
Latin Name: Cephalopholis taeniops
Common Names: Blue Mask Grouper
Adult full size: 16"
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer: No
Reef Safe: No
Foods: Large prepared food

A species from the East Atlantic. A Blue Mask Grouper looks similar to a Miniatus Grouper, but with a blue line under its eyes. As they grow larger, they will eat mobile invertebrates and smaller fish. Larger predatory fish only tanks are best.