Hifin Snapper
Hifin Snapper, Symphorichthys spilurus, is a stately fish that is beautiful as a juvenile and an adult. As a juvenile, its golden color with hints of blue is highlighted by a horizontal stripe running midline down the body. As an adult, the black stripe evolves into multiple blue stripes. Golden-orange vertical bars appear through the eye and the gill plate in later adult stages. Because of its high, flowing fin, aquarium mates must be selected with care. Some other fish may nip at this gentle giant. Because it does grow large, the Hifin Snapper needs ample space to grow (150-200 gallon minimum.) Multiple Hifins may be placed in the same aquarium (best done simultaneously), but adults are best kept singly. As with other Snappers, any shrimp, snails, or worms; any crustaceans, being part of its natural diet, will likely be eaten. Other meaty frozen preparations will typically be readily accepted. As an active swimmer, it is best to the feed Snappers multiple times daily or, at minimum, a good portion of food daily. A large, well-aerated aquarium and aquarium mates that can not be swallowed whole are essential elements for consideration when adding a member of the Snapper family.
Approximate Arrival Size for Snappers: Small 2 to 2.5 in.; Medium: 3 to 4.5 in.; Large: 5 to 6 in.; XLarge: 6.5 to 7.5
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