Red Snook

Scientific Name: Petenia splendida
Recommended Aquarium: 75+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 15 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Ease of Care: Hardy
Diet: Omnivore
Native Waters: Central America

Farm raised versions are a red/orange, hence the name, Red Snook. The Snook is territorial and a voracious eater, so care should be taken with the types of tankmates you provide. Most other larger, fast fish (Tin Foil Barbs, Silver Dollars,etc.) would be good tankmates. In the wild the Snook eats primarily life foods, but in the aquarium will accept meaty foods/pellet foods. The perimeter of the aquarium should be planted and filled with rock caves to make the Red Snook feel at home.

Approximate arrival size for Red Snook: 1 to 3 inches