This species is known as
John’s Snapper and the correct latin name is
Lutjanus johnii. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Snapper family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Is aggressive towards small fishes. Classic home aquariums are usually not suitable for proper care.
John's Snapper can grow up to 95 cm what is approximately 37 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 11400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1767 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very 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 hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the John's 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 suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

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Document modified on Tue Dec 18 10:24:26 UTC 2007
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