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Rainbow Basslet

Liopropoma fasciatum

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Suggested Tank

75+ gallons

Max Size

7 inches

Difficulty

Medium

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

Description

A deepwater Eastern Pacific serranid clad in bold red-to-orange bands with yellow and pink lateral striping, and unusually bold for its genus, it patrols openly rather than hiding constantly once settled. Peaceful toward similarly sized tankmates but a capable predator of small fish, shrimp and crabs, so stock it with fish it cannot swallow and skip prized ornamental crustaceans. Give it a rock-heavy aquascape with caves and overhangs, stable cool-to-normal reef temperatures, dim to moderate lighting, and a tight lid; it is coral-safe and hardy once acclimated to frequent meaty feedings.

Reef Safe

With caution

Environment

Requires a well-maintained marine aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. Water conditions should be stable, with a temperature range of 72-78°F, pH of 8.1-8.4, and specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.

Behavior

Rainbow Basslets are generally shy and prefer to hide among rocks and crevices. They are solitary and territorial, often staking out a specific area of the tank as their own.

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