Onespot Snapper Aquarium Care Guide
Lutjanus monostigma
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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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