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About Rose Basslet
A small, elongated basslet with a deep rose or magenta coloration throughout the body. The Rose Basslet has a somewhat compressed profile with a pointed snout and displays subtle orange or yellow markings on the fins, particularly visible on the dorsal and caudal fins.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Max Size
- 3
- Family
- Serranidae
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, from the Caribbean to the Gulf of Mexico and Bahamas, typically found at moderate to deep reef depths.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon tank minimum, deep with vertical space • Temperature 72–78°F, stable pH 8.1–8.3, sg 1.023–1.025 • Live rock with caves and crevices for shelter • Peaceful species; feed small meaty foods and quality flakes • Nocturnal, thrives in low to moderate light conditions
- Diet Details
- Feed small, meaty foods such as finely chopped frozen shrimp, copepods, and small frozen preparations designed for small carnivorous fish. May also accept small live foods; target feeding can help ensure adequate nutrition in community tanks.
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