Chalk Bass (Serranus tortugarum)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, robust bass with a distinctive chalky white to cream coloration on the head and anterior body, transitioning to purple-brown posteriorly with bold vertical stripes. The body is stocky with a slightly compressed profile.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of small frozen foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and small meaty preparations. Offer 1-2 times daily in small portions. Will readily accept quality frozen carnivore preparations suited to small fish.
Difficulty and care for the Chalk Bass
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 disorders, Columnaris disease, Velvet disease
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, endemic to the Tortugas region of Florida and the Bahamas.
Log Chalk Bass in your reef tank
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