Care guide at a glance
Macolor niger
Description
A juvenile snapper in bold black and white with elongated fins, maturing into a large plain dark grey adult. Striking as a juvenile and very substantial at maturity.
Feeding
Carnivorous. Frozen prawn, squid, mussel and chunks of marine fish, once or twice daily while growing.
Compatibility
Will eat any fish or crustacean it can swallow, and it gets very large. Suitable only with substantial tankmates in a very large system.
Behaviour and personality
Juveniles are bold and constantly active. Adults are powerful open-water swimmers needing serious space.
Before you buy
The dramatic black-and-white pattern is a juvenile phase only - the adult is a plain grey fish over half a metre long. It grows quickly and needs an enormous tank.
Livestock Delivery
DX courier delivery is £29.95 per livestock order.
Free delivery when your livestock subtotal is over £350.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum order value.
Additional information:
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- Shipping for dry goods is charged separately from livestock delivery and does not count towards the £350 free delivery threshold. Dry goods are dispatched according to our standard delivery policy.