? red datnoid

[dovii88]

I have a question does anyone have any info at all on red datnoids they were on the fish list at my work and i wanted to know some info on them, and wat the tank should be like also any pics.... thnx!!

 

[Steve_89]

I think you will find that it is a mangrove jack (Lutjanus Argentimaculatus)

They do resemble a datnoid when young, but when they get older they lose that appearance.

 

[Steve_89]

They also become brackish once older.

 

[DiXoN]

yep steve is right there mangrove jacks and they do like salt

 

[dovii88]

thnx

 

[Mahseer]

They can also be highly aggressive even when little. You generally can only keep one per tank.

 

[dovii88]

so wait can i keep them in like a nice planted tank as juv. and them move them up to a large tank when they get bigger.... and also do they need to into brackish.... and how big do they get....

 

[Michael 125]

does anyone know where i can find then to purchase? i live in S. Fl. and would really likr to have one. i had one a while back but it died of unknown reasons and ever since then i have been looking for them at my lfs. thanks

 

[Steve_89]

Yes they do need salt when they get older, I forget how much my mates keep them in but its not full salt.

 

[ashdavid]

Yes they do need salt when they get older, I forget how much my mates keep them in but its not full salt.

As Steve said they will need brackish as they get older and some will tend to do better in full salt, but do not be mistaken these fish will die in full freshwater. I had one that grew to about 30". As for how big they grow, over 4' can sometimes be seen with these fish, but are more common around the 3' mark.