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Sailor's Choice Aquarium Care Guide

Haemulon parrai

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Keeping Sailor's Choice in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters)
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other similarly sized, semi-aggressive fish. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates. Best kept in groups of 3 or more.
  • Special requirements: Requires ample swimming space and plenty of rockwork for shelter. A sand bed is beneficial as they often root around for food. Good filtration is essential due to their messy feeding habits.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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