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About African Basslet
Small, elongated serranid with a dark burgundy to brownish-red body marked with pale or cream-colored horizontal stripes running the length of the fish. The mouth is relatively large, and the overall body shape is streamlined for navigating rocky crevices.
Key facts
- Appearance
- Small, elongated serranid with a dark burgundy to brownish-red body marked with pale or cream-colored horizontal stripes running the length of the fish. The mouth is relatively large, and the overall body shape is streamlined for navigating rocky crevices.
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Family
- Serranidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank minimum with plenty of hiding places and rockwork • Prefers cooler water temperatures (72-74°F) and stable conditions • Feed high-quality meaty foods: mysis shrimp, small fish, copepods • Nocturnal species—provide dim lighting and cave refuges • Avoid housing with small fish or crustaceans that fit in mouth
- Care Level
- Expert
- Origin
- West African coast, including areas off Mauritania, Senegal, and the Gulf of Guinea.
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, copepods, small crustaceans, marine worms, mollusks, fish eggs
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