Yellowstripe Snapper Aquarium Care Guide
Lutjanus lemniscatus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust, and semi-aggressive to aggressive fish. Not suitable for reef tanks or with smaller, docile species.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with ample swimming space and strong filtration. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential. Can be territorial, especially as it matures.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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