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About Randall's Basslet
A small, vibrant basslet with a bright red or orange-red body, often with yellow or white stripes or bars along the flanks. The head and upper body are deep red, and the fish displays a compressed, streamlined body shape typical of serranid basslets.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Serranidae
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon aquarium with plenty of rockwork and caves • Water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.023-1.025 • Requires excellent filtration and stable water conditions • Feed small frequent meals (mysis shrimp, copepods, small crustaceans) • May be aggressive toward similar-sized or smaller fish; keep singly or with larger tankmates
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- A small, vibrant basslet with a bright red or orange-red body, often with yellow or white stripes or bars along the flanks. The head and upper body are deep red, and the fish displays a compressed, streamlined body shape typical of serranid basslets.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines and Micronesia, found at depths of 100–200 meters.
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