Red Sea Bream Aquarium Care Guide
Pagrus africanus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for adults)
- Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with very large, robust tank mates. Can be territorial, especially with conspecifics.
- Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of open swimming space and strong filtration. A varied diet of high-quality marine-based foods is essential. Not typically kept in home aquaria due to size and specific needs.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 20-26°C (68-79°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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