Where to buy Charlene's Fairy Basslet
ReefDock searches the following reef retailers for this fish. Click through to see the live price.
- Search Saltwaterfish
Saltwaterfish
Search this retailer
- Search Amazon
Amazon
Search this retailer
- Search Petco
Petco
Search this retailer
About Charlene's Fairy Basslet
Charlene's Fairy Basslet is a small, slender serranid with vibrant coloration: the body transitions from deep red or magenta dorsally to bright orange-yellow ventrally, often with subtle pink or white markings along the flanks and fins. The fish displays the characteristic fairy basslet body shape with a pointed snout and elongated dorsal fin.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Hole-in-the-Head Disease
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Family
- Serranidae
- Max Size
- 3.1
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank minimum (preferably larger) • Stable water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, 1.023–1.025 SG • Strong water flow and excellent filtration • Live rock for shelter and natural food sources • Feed varied meaty foods (copepods, small crustaceans, quality flake/pellet)
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- Charlene's Fairy Basslet is a small, slender serranid with vibrant coloration: the body transitions from deep red or magenta dorsally to bright orange-yellow ventrally, often with subtle pink or white markings along the flanks and fins. The fish displays the characteristic fairy basslet body shape with a pointed snout and elongated dorsal fin.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, specifically documented from deep reefs in the Philippines and surrounding regions.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including frozen copepods, amphipods, small mysis shrimp, and quality flake or micro-pellet foods designed for small carnivorous reef fish. This is a planktivore in nature and benefits from multiple small feedings daily.
Research before you buy
ReefDock is the sister app to Reef Trak. Use Reef Trak to research and log fish, keep tank parameters organized, and maintain a complete livestock history. Log this fish on Reef Trak.