Redbanded seabream Aquarium Care Guide
Pagrus auriga
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in very large, species-specific tanks or with other large, robust fish that can tolerate its semi-aggressive nature. Not suitable for typical home aquariums.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space and strong filtration. A varied diet of high-quality marine proteins is essential. Can be territorial, especially towards conspecifics or similar-looking fish.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 68-75°F (20-24°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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