Fusilier Snapper
NameFusilier Snapper
Scientific NameCaesio lunaris
Common NamesFusilier Snapper, Lunar Fusilier, Blue Fusilier, Yellowfin Fusilier
FamilyCaesionidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Other Fusiliers, Large Wrasses, Non-aggressive Damselfish, Butterflyfish
Description
The Fusilier Snapper, also known as the Lunar Fusilier, is a schooling marine fish characterized by its streamlined, silvery-blue body and deeply forked caudal fin, which is often dark. They are active swimmers that primarily feed on zooplankton in open water. These fish require very large aquariums and are best kept in groups to thrive.
