Blueline Snapper "Lutjanus kasmira"

The Blueline Snapper, Lutjanus kasmira, (also known as the bluestripe sea perch or the bluestripe snapper) is a common species of marine fish of the snapper family Lutjanidae. The blueline snapper is one of the most widespread of the snappers, inhabiting a range from the Red Sea south to Madagascar and east to India, Asia, Indonesia, Australia and a number of Pacific Islands including Hawaii.

The species is so named due to its distinctive coloration, which consists of a bright yellow body overlain by narrow horizontal electric-blue stripes. The blueline snapper is primarily a reef dweller living in shallow coastal areas to reefs up to 265 m (869 ft) deep, consuming a range of fish, cephalopods and crustaceans. Often schooling while juveniles, the adults tend to be solitary and reach a maximum known length of 40 cm (16 in).

The blueline snapper has a varied diet, feeding on fishes, shrimps, crabs, stomatopods, cephalopods and planktonic crustaceans, as well as plant and algal materials. Diets vary with age, location and the prevalent prey items locally.

Approx. 2 to 3 Inch Baby
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40.00

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Quick Details:

Scientific Name: Lutjanus kasmira
Aquarium Adaptivity Level: Easy
Care Level: Easy
Aggression Level: Peaceful, but can be dangerous
Water Conditions:
Reef Compatible: Yes
Food: We feed a mixture of approx. 85% algae, shrimp, garlic & mussels (approx. 3 times per day).
Life Span:
Family: Lutjanidae
Acclimation Date: May 6
Acclimation time: At least 3 hours (drip acclimation)

Additional Info.:

This blueline snapper has been tank raised in Milwaukee (raised from a baby size).