This fish is known as
Onespot Snapper and the correct latin name is
Lutjanus monostigma. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Snapper family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species is semi-aggressive.
Onespot Snapper can grow up to 60 cm what is approximately 23 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 7200cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1116 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums 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 Onespot 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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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Document modified on Tue Dec 18 10:30:22 UTC 2007
Document created on Tue Dec 18 10:30:22 UTC 2007
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