This species is known as
Common Bluestripe Snapper and the correct latin name is
Lutjanus kasmira. It belongs to the
Snapper family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful fish.
Common Bluestripe Snapper can grow up to 35 cm what is approximately 13 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 4200cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 651 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Common Bluestripe Snapper fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
You can keep this fish in shoals if you have a very large tank (if you are a owner of a public aquarium), but also you can keep them alone with other species. The tank-mates should be larger fish. You should create a lot of hiding places like caves in the tank for this Snaper, however plenty of swimming place is required too. It likes to swim in open spaces mostly at night.
L. Kasmira should be fed by feeder fish, Mysis shrimps, or scampi.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.

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