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Snapper Aquarium Care Guide

Chrysophrys auratus

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Keeping Snapper in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and specific environmental needs. Best kept in large public aquariums with appropriate tank mates of similar size and temperament.
  • Special requirements: Requires very large, well-filtered marine aquariums with strong water movement and plenty of rocky structures for shelter. Diet must be varied and rich in protein. Not commonly kept in private aquaria.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-24°C (64-75°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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