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About Mitre Basslet
A small, deep-bodied basslet with a distinctive red and white striped pattern. The body is predominantly red with white vertical bands, and possesses a mitre-shaped head profile characteristic of the genus.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods such as frozen copepods, mysis shrimp, and finely minced marine flesh. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions. May require live food initially to trigger feeding response.
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, ranging from Bermuda and the Bahamas south through the Caribbean to Brazil.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Appearance
- A small, deep-bodied basslet with a distinctive red and white striped pattern. The body is predominantly red with white vertical bands, and possesses a mitre-shaped head profile characteristic of the genus.
- Family
- Serranidae
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
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