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About Golden Basslet
A small, deep-dwelling basslet with brilliant golden-yellow coloration throughout the body and fins. The fish has an elongated, streamlined body typical of the Liopropoma genus, with a pointed snout and small terminal mouth adapted for feeding on small crustaceans.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, primarily the Caribbean and Bahamas, found in deep reef environments.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 2.8
- Appearance
- A small, deep-dwelling basslet with brilliant golden-yellow coloration throughout the body and fins. The fish has an elongated, streamlined body typical of the Liopropoma genus, with a pointed snout and small terminal mouth adapted for feeding on small crustaceans.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Serranidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and small prepared carnivore pellets. Multiple small feedings daily are preferred due to the species' deep-water origin and modest appetite.
- Care Level
- Expert
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