Butter Hamlet
Hypoplectrus unicolor
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Suggested Tank
50+ gallons
Max Size
5 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A small Caribbean sea bass with a compact, deep body in pale yellow to grayish-white, a dark saddle at the base of the tail, blue-edged markings on the face and yellowish pelvic fins. Shy on arrival but a capable ambush predator that will hunt ornamental shrimp, small crabs and any fish it can swallow, so it needs bold, similarly sized tankmates and plenty of rockwork with caves. Coral-safe but not shrimp-safe; keep just one per tank, offer meaty foods twice daily, and expect it to hold a territory around its chosen cave.
Reef Safe
With caution
Environment
These fish prefer a well-decorated tank with plenty of hiding spots. They need clean, well-filtered water and are most comfortable in environments that mimic their natural coral reef habitats.
Behavior
Butter Hamlets are generally peaceful fish that tend to keep to themselves. They are not particularly active swimmers and prefer to hide among rocks and coral.
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