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About Cave Basslet
A small, cryptic basslet with reddish-orange coloration punctuated by numerous white or pale spots throughout the body. The head is proportionally large, and the fish has a somewhat compressed body shape adapted for life in rocky crevices and caves.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small meaty preparations twice daily. Live copepod cultures will also be eagerly consumed. Provide varied diet to maintain health and coloration.
- Origin
- Atlantic Ocean, from the Bahamas and Florida through the Caribbean to Brazil, typically found at depths of 200–2000 feet.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Serranidae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal diseases
- Max Size
- 3
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Appearance
- A small, cryptic basslet with reddish-orange coloration punctuated by numerous white or pale spots throughout the body. The head is proportionally large, and the fish has a somewhat compressed body shape adapted for life in rocky crevices and caves.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with rocky caves and crevices • pH 8.1-8.3, Temp 72-78°F, Salinity 1.023-1.025 • Feed small meaty foods (mysis shrimp, copepods) 2-3 times daily • Prefers dimly lit areas with plenty of hiding spots
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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