Where to buy Many-Lined Basslet
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About Many-Lined Basslet
A small, elongated serranid with bright orange-red coloration marked by numerous thin white or pale yellow horizontal lines running the length of the body. The head and gill covers display similar striping, giving the fish a distinctive lined appearance.
Key facts
- Family
- Serranidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas south to Brazil, typically found on deep reefs at depths of 200–2000 feet.
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine algae, marine worms, bristleworms, mussels, fish eggs
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Appearance
- A small, elongated serranid with bright orange-red coloration marked by numerous thin white or pale yellow horizontal lines running the length of the body. The head and gill covers display similar striping, giving the fish a distinctive lined appearance.
- Max Size
- 3.2
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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