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Randall’s Assessor Basslet

Assessor randalli

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Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

2.5 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Description

A small, cave-dwelling plesiopid with a deep blue to blackish-blue body, fine dark speckling, and bright blue-edged fins that develop reddish accents with maturity. It is shy and cryptic on introduction, hovering and often swimming upside down beneath overhangs and in caves, and is peaceful toward tankmates though territorial with conspecifics, keep one per tank unless it is a bonded pair or a large system. Provide a mature reef with abundant rockwork, caves and overhangs, moderate flow, calm tankmates, and a tight-fitting lid, and offer small meaty foods several times a week.

Reef Safe

Yes

Environment

Randall’s Assessor Basslet requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. The water should be kept at a stable temperature between 72-78°F, with a pH of 8.1-8.4 and salinity of 1.020-1.025.

Behavior

This species is known for its peaceful nature and is often seen swimming upside down or sideways under ledges and in caves. It is a relatively shy fish that prefers to stay close to the rockwork in the aquarium.

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