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Spanish Flag Snapper Aquarium Care Guide

Lutjanus carponotatus

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Keeping Spanish Flag Snapper in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust fish. May prey on smaller tank mates. Not reef-safe with small invertebrates or fish.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and plenty of rockwork for hiding. Excellent filtration is essential due to their carnivorous diet and waste production. Can be territorial, especially when mature.

Water parameters

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

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