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About Lunar Fairy Basslet
Small, slender basslet with lyrate (crescent-shaped) tail. Base coloration is rosy-pink with distinctive orange-red markings on the head, dorsal fin, and a characteristic crescent pattern on the tail. The body tapers toward the rear with a graceful, elongated profile.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Serranidae
- Max Size
- 4.3
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and high-quality micro pellets. This small plankti-carnivore benefits from frequent small feedings that mimic natural grazing on zooplankton and small crustaceans.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank (larger for groups) • Stable temp 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Moderate to strong water flow • Plenty of rockwork and caves for shelter • Feed high-quality small pellets and frozen foods 2-3x daily
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Feeding Schedule
- 3-4 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
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