Red Sea Bream Aquarium Care Guide
Pagrus major
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in large, species-specific tanks or with other robust, similarly sized marine fish. Avoid keeping with smaller, timid species.
- Special requirements: Requires excellent water quality, strong filtration, and ample swimming space. A varied diet of high-quality marine pellets, frozen seafood, and live prey is essential. Can be prone to stress in smaller enclosures.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-24°C (64-75°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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