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Emperor Red Snapper (Lutjanus sebae)
Emperor Red Snapper
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Emperor Red Snapper (Lutjanus sebae)

Quick Stats

Care Level Difficult
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Red, White
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible No
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 2' 6"
Family Lutjanidae
Minimum Tank Size 360 gallons
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Care Level Difficult
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Red, White
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible No
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 2' 6"
Family Lutjanidae
Minimum Tank Size 360 gallons
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Emperor Red Snapper, also known as the Sebae Snapper, is vividly marked as a juvenile, with bold red to black stripes on a white body. It is an extremely fast-growing fish, and with age, the striping begins to fade until the fish is an overall reddish-pink color.

A 360 gallon or larger aquarium is necessary for this hardy and big fish. As a juvenile, it likes to school with other Emperor Snappers, but as an adult, it should be alone in the tank. It may eat ornamental crustaceans in the aquarium.

The Emperor Red Snapper should be fed once a day with its favorite meaty foods including chopped meats (scallop, shrimp, fish).

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 5"

Customer Testimonials

T. Hiller Vancouver , FL
Well-behaved fish. Active swimmer and entertaining to watch. Does not harass other fish. Exceptionally resistant to illness affecting other tank mates. Engaging personality revolving around its insatiable appetitite. As a juvenile, it will quadruple in size in less than two months! Noticeably larger week to week.
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