spotted grouper in a 55 gal?

i was thinking about getting a spotter grouper for my 55 gal. they get 7 inchs and are the only grouper small enough. i dont really like groupers but i do like the all mat black with white dots on this guy. but, is it really worth it? do they have a personality? would it be ok with a dwarf lion? is it fun to watch eat? just some questions. thanks

 

A 55 is way too small, These buggers get big, I've seen one over 15 inches but they tend to get a greyish color when fully grown. They have a great personality but tends to hide when threatened.
They eat a lot. I got mine when he was about 3 inches and is now 6"
A lion fish would be fine with it.
A Marine Betta could be another option that will fin in well in a 55gal w/ a lion fish.

 

everywere ive read says that they get 7 inches. are you sure you saw a spotted? i guess a marine betta is an option but they cost a bunch dont they?

 

are you sure its not a panther, those get huge

 

im sure its not a panther.

 

Picture? latin name? Spotted grouper is used for a dozen or so groupers.

All groupers will eat fish smaller then them.

 

Oh my bad... By spotted, I thought you meant panther lol. Because a lot of people refer to the panther as spotted.
My bad:

 

Yep the Marine Bettas do cost a lot hence the reason I don't have one as yet lol.
I know of a few "spotted" groupers, a picture or latin name would help some

 

sorry ill get a pic, and panthers are awesome but much to big.

http://www.getahugetank.com/images/White_spotted_Grouper.jpg

theres a link to the pic of the one i want

 

The website that is from states 70" but goes on to say a 70g is fine for it