Grouper, or lapu-lapu, can be raised in ponds. This expensive fish is a good candidate for aquaculture or fish farming because it has been induced to spawn in captivity, raised in confined conditions and its culture is commercially viable. Over the past few years. efforts to culture grouper have been exerted as a viable alternative to the ailing prawn industry.

'Lapu-lapu' can be cultured in ponds. (1998, December 29). Manila Bulletin, p. 15.