Red Sea Bream Aquarium Care Guide
Pagellus bogarave
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, robust, non-aggressive marine fish. Avoid keeping with smaller fish or invertebrates.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with excellent filtration and stable water parameters. Needs plenty of open swimming space and some rocky structures for shelter. Not typically kept in home aquariums due to its size and specific needs.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-22°C (64-72°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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