Emperor Red Snapper
(Lutjanus sebae)
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)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Red, White
Diet
Carnivore
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
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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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"
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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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