Snapper Aquarium Care Guide
Chrysophrys auratus
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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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