Emperor Red Snapper

Description

Lutjanus sebae

The Emperor Snapper, Lutjanus sebae (Cuvier 1816), is a real beauty as a juvenile, but beware; it gets to be very large reaching more than three feet long in the wild! An excellent addition to larger fish only systems, this fish will lose color with age and is very hardy.

Maximum Size: the Lutjanus sebae grows up to 30 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Emperor Red Snapper prefers a tank of at least 180 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

Diet: The Lutjanus sebae is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of chopped meats (fish, scallop, shrimp, squid, clam).

Level of Care: The Emperor Red Snapper is a high maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Emperor Red Snapper may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.

Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Indo-Pacific.