Common Bluestripe Snappers

Lutjanus Snappers should be adding to very large well established aquariums with rockwork, caves and overhangs used to shelter in. Snappers require large amounts of swim room as they are active swimmers. Although normally found in groups in the wild only 1 fish per aquarium as they become quite large. Snappers should be housed with larger fish that are not easily harassed. Snappers are generally quite easy to feed and will generally accept most meaty diets. They will pick at and consume invertebrates and fish they are able to fit in their mouth.

Common Bluestripe Snappers are also sometimes known as the Bluestripe or Blue-Lined Snapper. In the aquarium trade, Common Bluestripe Snappers are commonly seen and are considered one of the more popular species of snapper due to their hardiness, adaptability, and vibrant colors. Common Bluestripe Snappers have an elongated body with a silvery coloration and five blue stripes running horizontally along their sides. They have a prominent, pointed snout and a large mouth with sharp teeth. They can grow up to 16 inches in length.

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 75 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH