Sailor's Choice Aquarium Care Guide
Haemulon parrai
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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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