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Redbanded seabream Aquarium Care Guide

Pagrus auriga

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Keeping Redbanded seabream in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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