Banded Basslet (Lipogramma klayi)
Fish in the family Grammatidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, slender basslet with distinctive vertical purple or dark bands on a pale yellow to whitish body. The head and gill covers display prominent banding, and the fish has a streamlined body shape typical of deep-reef dwellers.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and small prepared carnivore pellets. Offer food in small amounts multiple times daily, as these deep-reef specialists are accustomed to frequent small meals in the wild.
Difficulty and care for the Banded Basslet
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Hole-in-the-Head Disease
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, primarily the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, found on deep coral reefs at depths of 200–700 feet.
Log Banded Basslet in your reef tank
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