Black-and-white Snapper
NameBlack-and-white Snapper
Scientific NameMacolor niger
Common NamesBlack-and-white Snapper, Black Snapper, Midnight Snapper, Black-and-white Seaperch
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Moray Eels, Large Triggerfish (with caution), Other large Snappers, Large Angelfish
Description
The Black-and-white Snapper is a large, predatory marine fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. Juveniles exhibit striking black and white patterns, which fade to a more uniform dark grey or black as they mature. This robust species requires a very large aquarium and is best kept with other large, aggressive tankmates.
