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About Barber Basslet
A small, elongated basslet with distinctive purple and orange/tan coloration featuring vertical stripes. The body is compressed laterally with a pointed snout and small mouth adapted for feeding on small prey.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon tank with complex rockwork and caves for shelter • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.023-1.025 • Carnivorous; feed quality frozen or live foods (mysis, copepods) • Nocturnal; provide low lighting and hiding spots; may be aggressive toward smaller fish • Excellent water quality and strong circulation essential
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Serranidae
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas south through the Caribbean to Brazil.
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans. In the wild, Barber Basslets consume small fish and crustaceans. Offer varied, appropriately-sized foods 2-3 times daily.
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