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About Araga Basslet
The Araga Basslet is a small, elongated serranid with vibrant red-orange coloration and white or pale spots along the body. It has a compressed body shape typical of deep-water basslets, with slightly enlarged dorsal spines.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 40-gallon aquarium with plenty of rockwork and hiding caves • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.023-1.025 • Feed small meaty foods (mysis shrimp, copepods) 2-3 times daily • Nocturnal; provide dim lighting and shaded areas • Keep singly or in established pairs; territorial with conspecifics
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Min tank size
- 40 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Appearance
- The Araga Basslet is a small, elongated serranid with vibrant red-orange coloration and white or pale spots along the body. It has a compressed body shape typical of deep-water basslets, with slightly enlarged dorsal spines.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Serranidae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head disease, White Spot Syndrome
- Max Size
- 3
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