Swissguard Basslet
Liopropoma
rubre
Description: Description:
A trophy fish for any reef aquarium is the Swissguard Basslet,
also called the Peppermint Basslet . The Swissguard Basslet is
an uncommon basslet species that is collected from deeper Atlantic
reef areas. They have alternating maroon, pink, and yellowish
horizontal stripes from the snout to the tail. The tail, dorsal
and anal fins are tipped in black and white. Most Liopropoma
basses are found on deep reefs, although some can be found in
shallower waters as well. As is common with lower light or deeper
water fish, most are some variation of red, yellow, and/or orange.
Though the maximum sizes vary with species, the behavior remains
consistent, relative to their size. These basses are territorial
and will remain close to their "home" rock, cave or
ledge, venturing out for food and defense. They are safe with
most fish and invertebrates that are too large to be eaten (small
ornaments crustaceans are generally not safe), and they do not
bother hard or soft corals.
Minimum Tank
Size: Provide at least a
10 gallon tank for a single individual.
Feeding and
diet: The Swissguard is a
carnivore, so the diet should be meaty foods including marine
fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp, and frozen preparations
for carnivore's.
Level of
Care: Moderate
Reef Compatability:
An excellent
reef-dwelling fish, will not pick on corals or invertebrates,
making them an ideal fish for the reef aquarium.
Approximate
Purchase Size:
1-1/2" to 2" |
$54.99 (as much as $129.99 elsewhere!)
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Tobacco
Basslet
Serranus
tabacarius
Description: The Tobacco Basslet is a very sturdy
aquarium fish. Although not particularly aggressive, they will
defend their favorite hole or interstice, chasing fish away that
venture to near. Best kept with peaceful tankmates. If you want
to keep more than one, add them simultaneously to a larger tank
with plenty of hiding places.
Minimum Tank
Size: 20
Feeding and
diet: As a carnivore, the
Tobacco Basslet will thrive on a diet of meaty foods such as
finely chopped fresh or frozen marine fish, squid, mysid shrimp,
and frozen carnivore preparations.
Level of
Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Excellent
Approximate
Purchase Size: 1" to
2" |
$16.99
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Blackcap
Basslet
Gramma melacara
Description:The Black Cap Basslet is a deep water
species found throughout the Caribbean. It is rarely seen in
waters shallower than 60 feet. The Black Cap Basslet can be found
on the edges of reefs within deeper waters in the Western Central
Atlantic. They are an ideal addition for reef tanks and beginning
hobbyists as they are a brightly colored, beautiful and generally
peaceful species that is only a threat to very small invertebrates
such as amphipods, copepods, and isopods. They can become territorial
with others of their kind, but multiple specimens can coexist
in larger aquariums. Black Cap Basslets get their name because
of the black, cap-like marking on their heads; adding some style
to the welcome splash of color that they bring to the reef with
their vivid purple coloration.
Minimum Tank
Size: 30 gallon
Feeding and
diet: Black Cap Basslets
will do well on a diet of meaty foods including marine fish,
crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp, and quality frozen preparations.
Level of Care: Moderate
Reef Compatability:
An excellent
reef-dwelling fish, will not pick on corals or invertebrates,
making them an ideal fish for the reef aquarium.
Approximate
Purchase Size:
2" |
Small $39.99 Medium $46.99
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