Bumblebee Grouper

[bullshark]

Went into a fish only pet store and saw a huge Bumblebee Grouper. I have never seen a more beautiful fish. All black with yellow blotches all over. Awesome. Never seen one before. Anyone out there got one of these groupers? I would love to have one....

 

[snakes'n'fish]

Now you went and did it. You got me curious and I had to see if I could find anything about them. I have never even seen one. Now I know why
Epinephelus lanceolatus; Bumble Bee/Giant Grouper
The colors you see now are it's juv. colors check out the link to see an adult.Check out the pictures, WOW that is a big grouper !!
HTH

 

[jumpfrog]

Now that's a big fish!

 

[bullshark]

Yep. Thats the one I saw. It was 20 plus inches and was in this color pattern.

 

[evilss]

cool fish. its huge. great topic!!!!!

 

[beach bum]

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but 270cm? Isn't that NINE feet!?!
wowsers...

 

[vavoom]

Where the heck are you going to keep a nine foot fish What was this fish store thinking I'm sure it will sell to someone who doesn't realize how big that thing will get

 

[irenicus]

Very cool fish

 

[bullshark]

The store has had him for 5 years. He really isnt for sale. I asked if I could buy him to put in the 330gal, but they dont wanna sell him. He gets fed occasionally, very occasionally.....
(mostly the dead goldfish, YIKES!!)

 

[oceanclear]

BULLSHARK AND WHAT STORE WAS THAT???