Five-lined Snapper Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Five-lined Snapper in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, semi-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with very small fish or docile species. May be aggressive towards conspecifics in smaller tanks.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of rockwork for hiding and territory establishment. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential. Good filtration and stable water parameters are crucial.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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