Mangrove red snapper
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
Family : Lutjanidae
FishBrackishsnapper
Predatory mangrove fish, juveniles frequenting brackish estuaries.
Popularity
Brackish fish
half fresh half salt water
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Stocky snapper, grey to reddish, with irregular bars when young. Juveniles in mangroves, adults on reefs.
Habitat
Region :
Mangroves and coastal reefs, juveniles in brackish estuaries.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
pH7.5–8.5
GH10–25 °dGH
KH8–14 °dKH
Salinity1.005–1.025 ‰
Care
Difficulty
4/5
Diet
Carnivore
Min. tank
500 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
90 cm
Lifespan
15 years
Temperament
Aggressive
Propagation
Ovipare, ponte en pleine eau
Care notes
At least 500 L tank for adult. Brackish when young (salinity 1.005-1.020) then marine. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5. Carnivore (fish, crustaceans).
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