{"product_id":"honeycomb-grouper","title":"Honeycomb Grouper","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:7774013f-82c2-45a9-8a4f-73e0d077c699-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ea335b87-a528-4954-ba6c-6b0df7741460\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1061\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Honeycomb Grouper (\u003cem data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eEpinephelus merra\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"68\"\u003esemi-aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e species that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"111\"\u003ereef-safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its striking honeycomb-like pattern of dark hexagonal spots, compact size, and hardy nature. Males typically develop deeper coloration with more pronounced spotting and can become more territorial as they mature, while females and juveniles are smaller with lighter, less defined markings. They reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e10–12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in adult size and should be housed in aquariums of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e. Provide ample \u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"569\"\u003elive rock for hiding spots\u003c\/strong\u003e, a moderate \u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"593\"\u003esandbed\u003c\/strong\u003e, and some \u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eopen swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e, while maintaining stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temperature ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4) and a secure lid since they are capable jumpers. Their diet should consist of \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"911\"\u003emeaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, and high-quality carnivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e. With proper care and a well-structured environment, this uniquely patterned grouper makes a captivating and resilient addition to a marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Aquatics Quarantine \u0026amp; Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos\/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"International Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57473936818479,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/3532\/6511\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-27at2.17.12AM.png?v=1779862644","url":"https:\/\/internationalaquatics.com\/products\/honeycomb-grouper","provider":"International Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}