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About Yellowlined Basslet
Small deepwater basslet with a dark purple to burgundy body and distinctive bright yellow horizontal stripes or bars running along the flanks. The head is relatively large, and the fish has the characteristic stubby, compressed body shape typical of Gramma species. Maximum length around 3 inches.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- Small deepwater basslet with a dark purple to burgundy body and distinctive bright yellow horizontal stripes or bars running along the flanks. The head is relatively large, and the fish has the characteristic stubby, compressed body shape typical of Gramma species. Maximum length around 3 inches.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Aka
- Cabrilleta Mejilla Amarilla
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Grammatidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon tank; prefers tall, established reef setups • Temp 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 • Requires plenty of rockwork and caves for shelter • Feed small meaty foods (mysis, copepods) 1-2x daily • Peaceful; keep singly or with non-aggressive tankmates
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. While hardy once acclimated, Yellowlined Basslets are deepwater fish requiring stable conditions, cooler temperatures, and meaty feeding. They are somewhat reclusive and may take time to acclimate to captive care.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, endemic to the deep reefs of Belize and the Caribbean coast of Central America, typically found at depths of 400+ feet.
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