Ruby Snapper Aquarium Care Guide
Etelis carbunculus
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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 its large size and deepwater requirements. If kept in a public aquarium, it requires very large, specialized deepwater exhibits with appropriate pressure and temperature controls. Compatible with other large, robust deepwater species.
- Special requirements: Requires extremely large, specialized deepwater aquariums with stable water parameters, excellent filtration, and appropriate lighting to simulate deepwater conditions. Not recommended for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-26°C (72-79°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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