Broad-Banded Basslet (Liopropoma latifasciatum)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small basslet with distinctive broad red and white vertical bands across the body. The head and gill plates are primarily red, while the body features striking alternating bands of red and white coloration extending to the tail fin.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine worms, mollusks, and coral polyps in both wild and aquarium settings.
Difficulty and care for the Broad-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, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris.
Origin and habitat
Atlantic Ocean, particularly the western Atlantic from Florida and the Bahamas south through the Caribbean to Brazil.
Log Broad-Banded Basslet in your reef tank
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