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About Caribbean Deepwater Cave Basslet
A small, elongated basslet with striking red and white (or cream) vertical stripes covering the body. The head is typically more densely striped than the body, and fins display similar coloration. The eyes are relatively large, an adaptation to its deep-water habitat.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon minimum tank with plenty of caves and crevices • Stable water parameters: 72-76°F, pH 8.1-8.3, low flow preferred • Nocturnal; requires dim lighting and hiding spots • Feed small meaty foods: mysis shrimp, small crustaceans • Peaceful with fish too large to eat; may prey on small organisms
- Appearance
- A small, elongated basslet with striking red and white (or cream) vertical stripes covering the body. The head is typically more densely striped than the body, and fins display similar coloration. The eyes are relatively large, an adaptation to its deep-water habitat.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Max Size
- 4.3
- Family
- Serranidae
- Care Level
- Expert
- Origin
- Western Atlantic from the Bahamas and Caribbean Sea, ranging from shallow reefs to depths exceeding 200 meters.
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