Interesting grouper at LFS

[dani]

I happened to venture into a LFS that I have heard about here in So FL.
The place is much larger than what I'm used to .. but thought I'd share this "Bumblebee" grouper that I saw for sale. Found him pretty interesting

 

[rdub62]

by far the most expensive and rarest available grouper in the hobby comes from the indo-pacific, grow huge! as normal groupers do...but the yellow patches will change into more random spots as it grows and it's said that they have personalities similar to that of porcupine fish!

 

[dani]

Originally Posted by Rdub62
http:///forum/post/3059367
by far the most expensive and rarest available grouper in the hobby comes from the indo-pacific, grow huge! as normal groupers do...but the yellow patches will change into more random spots as it grows and it's said that they have personalities similar to that of porcupine fish!
It had a lot of personality.. it wanted you to "play" with it in front of the acryllic tank. They were having a sale and he is $299.99 ...

 

[groupergenius]

My favorite LFS has one now for the past few months. I think it's $120. Neat fish till he gets 7' long and 800 lbs.

 

[rdub62]

Epinephelus lanceolatus.

 

[rdub62]

haha yeah i've actually seen people pet them.
sounds weird but considering my marine betta won't let me do that i say it's pretty cool.
but none the less still will eat anything it can swallow whole...and that should not be forgotten! haha.