Cave Basslet (Liopropoma maculatum)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, cryptic basslet with reddish-orange coloration punctuated by numerous white or pale spots throughout the body. The head is proportionally large, and the fish has a somewhat compressed body shape adapted for life in rocky crevices and caves.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small meaty preparations twice daily. Live copepod cultures will also be eagerly consumed. Provide varied diet to maintain health and coloration.
Difficulty and care for the Cave 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, Bacterial infections, Fungal diseases
Origin and habitat
Atlantic Ocean, from the Bahamas and Florida through the Caribbean to Brazil, typically found at depths of 200–2000 feet.
Log Cave Basslet in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Cave Basslet alongside everything else in your reef.
