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Red Sea Bream Aquarium Care Guide

Pagellus bogaraveo

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Keeping Red Sea Bream in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its size, schooling behavior, and specific environmental needs. May be kept in very large public aquariums with appropriate tank mates of similar size and temperament.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large, well-filtered, and mature marine aquarium with strong water flow. Needs deep water and a varied diet of fresh seafood. Not commonly kept in captivity due to its size and specific requirements.

Water parameters

Temperature
15-22°C (59-72°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
1.023-1.026 SG

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