Mutton Snapper Aquarium Care Guide
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for adults)
- Compatibility: Not suitable for typical community aquariums. Best kept in very large, species-specific tanks or with other large, aggressive fish.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space and strong filtration. Can be destructive to aquascaping. Feeds on live or frozen meaty foods. Grows very large and rapidly.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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