As a juvenile, The Red Louti Grouper which is also known as the Coronation Grouper or Lyretail Grouper is orange dorsally and yellowish-white ventrally, with mulitple spots. It often has some black patches separating the dorsal and ventral halves. As an adult, the body darkens to a deeper red or maroon, with multiple spots, and the tail takes on a lyre shape. It is a very aggressive fish and may eat tank mates and other sessile inverts. The Red Louti Grouper prefers a diet of fresh meaty foods and will accept good quality frozen preparations.
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