Button Snapper
NameButton Snapper
Scientific NameLutjanus boutton
Common NamesButton Snapper, Boutton's Snapper, Yellow Snapper
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginWestern Pacific, Indo-Pacific, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Other Snappers (in very large tanks), Large Angelfish, Tangs, Moray Eels
Description
The Button Snapper is a robust, predatory marine fish known for its vibrant yellow to reddish-orange coloration, often with a distinctive dark spot on its side. It is a schooling fish in the wild but can be kept singly or in groups in very large aquariums. This species requires a spacious environment and a diet rich in meaty foods.
