Where to buy Hawkfish Basslet
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About Hawkfish Basslet
A small, compressed basslet with a deep red to orange body covered in white spots and bands. It has a distinctive cirrus (hair-like projection) above each eye, a dark dorsal fin, and a stocky build typical of hawkfish.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, typically found at depths of 40–200 meters.
- Max Size
- 5
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, fish larvae, worms, mollusks (such as clams and snails)
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Serranidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • 55+ gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding spots • Stable water conditions: pH 8.1-8.3, temp 72-78°F, moderate flow • Carnivorous diet of small fish and crustaceans; feed quality frozen or live foods • May nip at small ornamental shrimp and crustaceans; use caution in reef tanks
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
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