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About Wrasse Basslet
A small basslet with vibrant coloration featuring longitudinal yellow and red/orange stripes running along the body. The dorsal and caudal fins are typically red to orange, and the fish has a somewhat compressed, elongated body typical of the Serranidae family.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Feeds on small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, offer high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and small meaty preparations. May accept small pellets. Feed 1-2 times daily.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and caves for shelter • Prefers cooler waters: 72–76°F; stable pH 8.1–8.3 with moderate flow • Feed high-quality meaty foods (mysis, copepods); nocturnal feeder, may hide during day • Aggressive toward other small fish and crustaceans; keep singly or in established pairs only • Requires established tank with mature, stable conditions; sensitive to water quality changes
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Expert
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, including the Bahamas and Caribbean Sea.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Velvet disease
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Aka
- Wrasse Bass
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
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