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Redfin Emperor Aquarium Care Guide

Lethrinus erythracanthus

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Keeping Redfin Emperor in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in very large, species-specific tanks or with other large, robust, semi-aggressive fish. Not suitable for typical reef aquariums due to predatory nature.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space and strong filtration. Live rock and sand substrate are beneficial. Will consume smaller fish and invertebrates. Requires a varied diet of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature
24-28°C (75-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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