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About Peach Fairy Basslet
A small, elongated basslet with vibrant peach-to-orange coloration on the body and head. Males are more intensely colored with distinctive vertical bars; females are paler with less pronounced markings.
Key facts
- Diet
- planktivore
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, marine invertebrates, small fish, marine algae
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal infections
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Serranidae
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 70 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed high-quality frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and small pellets 2–3 times daily • Prefers moderate to strong water flow and plenty of rockwork for shelter and hiding • Generally peaceful but may squabble with conspecifics; house singly or in established groups only
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
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