{"product_id":"red-louti-grouper","title":"Red Louti Grouper","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRed Louti Grouper: The Lyretail Predator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Louti Grouper\u003c\/strong\u003e (Variola louti), also widely known as the \u003cstrong\u003eLyretail Grouper\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYellow-edged Lyretail\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eCoronation Grouper\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most vividly colored and active groupers available to the marine aquarium trade. It is highly valued for its striking coloration, dramatic body shape, and engaging personality, making it a true showpiece for a massive Fish-Only-With-Live-Rock (FOWLR) system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the vast \u003cstrong\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly from the Red Sea eastward, this species is immediately recognizable by its deeply lunate or lyre-shaped caudal (tail) fin often edged in yellow or white. The adult coloration is typically a brilliant red to salmon pink base, covered with numerous small blue or lavender spots. Juveniles exhibit a different pattern, often having a yellow-tan body with a mottled black stripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fish that grows very large. In the wild, it can reach a total length of 30 to 35 inches (75–89 cm). Hobbyists must commit to a large aquarium, with a minimum size of 300 gallons highly recommended, although some sources suggest a minimum of 200 gallons for a juvenile. Exceptional filtration is essential to manage the high bioload of this large, predatory fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Louti Grouper\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy, long-lived species that requires a well-established system with plenty of robust rockwork to provide caves and crevices for hiding, as they are natural ambush predators and enjoy retreating to dark spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eRed Louti Grouper\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/strong\u003e and an opportunistic predator. Its natural diet is heavily composed of fish and larger crustaceans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e It requires a diet of large, meaty foods. Feed every 1–2 days until the stomach shows a slight bulge. Suitable foods include chunks of frozen marine fish (e.g., silversides), krill, raw table shrimp, squid, and clam. They have a relatively slow metabolism compared to other fish and are prone to obesity if overfed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is Not Reef Safe. While the Grouper typically ignores corals and sessile inverts, it will inevitably hunt and consume all ornamental shrimp, crabs, and any fish small enough to fit into its mouth, which is surprisingly large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is Aggressive \/ Predatory. This Grouper should only be housed with large, robust, semi-aggressive to aggressive tankmates that are at least half its body length. Good companions include large triggerfish, lionfish, robust angelfish, and large tangs. It is a solitary species and should be kept singly unless the aquarium is exceptionally large (hundreds of gallons).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variola louti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Common Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Louti Grouper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyretail Grouper, Yellow-edged Lyretail, Coronation Grouper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific (Widespread, including Red Sea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–35 inches (75–89 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \/ Predatory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore (Large, meaty frozen foods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300+ Gallons (200 Gallon minimum for small juvenile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e No (Will consume small fish and invertebrates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SLA","offers":[{"title":"Small (2-3\")","offer_id":67705075728604,"sku":"ifv1791984314837","price":61.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (3-4\")","offer_id":67705075761372,"sku":"npf1791984314838","price":63.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1422\/1020\/files\/red-louti-grouper_1.webp?v=1791984321","url":"https:\/\/calmhemwear.shop\/products\/red-louti-grouper","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}