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About Indigo Hamlet
The Indigo Hamlet is a small, deep blue to purple serranid with a compact body and slightly rounded fins. A thin yellow line often runs along the pectoral fin base, distinguishing it from other hamlet species.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 1-2 times daily
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, primarily the Caribbean Sea and Bahamas.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 SG • Feed small meaty foods (mysis shrimp, small fish fry) 2–3 times daily • Provide live rock for hiding and territorial boundaries • Can be aggressive toward smaller fish and conspecifics; best kept singly
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Appearance
- The Indigo Hamlet is a small, deep blue to purple serranid with a compact body and slightly rounded fins. A thin yellow line often runs along the pectoral fin base, distinguishing it from other hamlet species.
- Aka
- Indigo Hamlet, Blue Hamlet
- Max Size
- 3
- Notes
- Very common Caribbean reef fish. Safe with corals but may eat shrimp. Peaceful but predatory.
- Care Level
- Moderate
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