Schoolmaster Snapper
NameSchoolmaster Snapper
Scientific NameLutjanus apodus
Common NamesSchoolmaster Snapper, Schoolmaster
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust snappers, Large groupers (in very large tanks), Moray eels (with caution), Large angelfish, Triggerfish (with caution)
Description
The Schoolmaster Snapper is a large, predatory marine fish characterized by its silvery-grey body and distinctive yellow fins. While juveniles may school, adults are often solitary, inhabiting coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds. It is a popular game fish known for its strong fighting ability.
