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About Yellow-Edged Basslet
A small, elongated basslet with reddish-purple to orange body coloration and distinctive yellow or orange edges on the dorsal and anal fins. The eye is prominent and the mouth terminal; body shape is typical of deep-reef cryptic serranids.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 5
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gal aquarium, preferably larger • Stable parameters: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.4, SG 1.023–1.025 • Needs rocky caves and live rock for shelter and territoriality • Feed quality meaty foods (frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp) • Generally solitary; may be aggressive to smaller fish
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, small pieces of silversides, and quality micro-pellets. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions. May be slow to acclimate and initially reluctant to feed in the open; feed during low-light periods if the fish remains shy.
- Origin
- Western Atlantic from southern Florida through the Caribbean to Brazil, typically found on deep reefs and rocky outcrops at depths of 60–300 feet.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- A small, elongated basslet with reddish-purple to orange body coloration and distinctive yellow or orange edges on the dorsal and anal fins. The eye is prominent and the mouth terminal; body shape is typical of deep-reef cryptic serranids.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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