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SALT WATER  - Vertebrate - Snappers

Bluelined Snapper Lutjanus kasmira

Bluelined Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira)  
Bluelined Snapper Lutjanus kasmira
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  Family:  Lutjanidae
  Maximum Size:  14.0 inches
  Temperament:  Aggressive
  Stamina:  Moderately Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   Entire Tank

  Captive Breeding:  Unreported
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

  Aquarium Compatibility


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notes
   Bright yellow that will fade as it ages. Should be kept with aggressive type tankmates, as it might fight off more passive ones at feeding time. If a tankmate can fit in its mouth, it is considered food.   
overview
  
The Bluelined Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) belongs to the family named Lutjanidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 14.0 inches in length, the Bluelined Snapper is aggressive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Lutjanus kasmira should not be housed in a tank less than 140 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023.

  
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