{"product_id":"blue-spot-grouper-cephalopholis-argus","title":"Blue Spot Grouper (Cephalopholis argus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Spot Grouper, also known as the Peacock Hind, Argus Grouper, or simply Blue‑Spotted Grouper, is a beautifully patterned marine predator that makes a dramatic and engaging addition to a large saltwater aquarium. Its body is typically adorned with vivid blue spots on a darker brown or greenish base, creating a stunning contrast that brings reef environments to life.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis grouper features a robust, muscular build with striking blue spotting across its body that may fade or shift slightly as the fish matures. Juveniles and adults can differ in pattern and colour intensity, but both life stages are eye‑catching. Active but secretive, the Blue Spot Grouper often hides among rockwork and caves until feeding time when it boldly ventures out.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking Appearance: Bright blue spots against a darker body — a standout visual in large aquariums. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnivorous Predator: Feeds on meaty foods like shrimp, fish, and crustaceans. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi‑Aggressive \/ Territorial: May eat or harass smaller fish and invertebrates; best with larger tank mates. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Reef‑Safe: Can prey on smaller tank inhabitants. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoys caves, overhangs, and sandy areas for hiding and ambush. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate — requires stable water quality and a mature aquarium setup.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnivore — enriched frozen foods, shrimp, small fish, and other meaty items.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge systems (ideally 300+ L \/ ~80+ gal) with plenty of space and hiding spots.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi‑aggressive \/ territorial — best kept singly with larger, robust tankmates.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Out Of The Blue Marines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52459662967120,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3620\/8976\/files\/FullSizeRender_b6dd1a0b-5d1c-46cb-a91c-ab8ae4522b77.jpg?v=1766073774","url":"https:\/\/www.outofthebluemarines.com\/products\/blue-spot-grouper-cephalopholis-argus","provider":"Out Of The Blue Marines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}