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Onespot Snapper Aquarium Care Guide

Lutjanus monostigma

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Keeping Onespot Snapper in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters)
  • Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust fish. Avoid keeping with smaller fish or invertebrates as they will be preyed upon. Can be territorial with conspecifics in smaller tanks.
  • 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. Provide a varied diet of high-quality marine-based foods.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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