Frogfish Basslet (Lipogramma anabantoides)
Fish in the family Grammatidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A tiny, slender basslet reaching about 2.4 inches with variable coloration ranging from mottled brown and tan to reddish hues, featuring a distinctive blunt head and cryptic body shape. Often displays subtle banding or blotching patterns that provide camouflage in its native reef environment.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods such as copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and small fish larvae. This species thrives on a diet mimicking its natural planktonic and microfaunal prey and should be fed 2–3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Frogfish 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 Disease
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, from the Bahamas and Florida Keys south through the Caribbean to Brazil.
Log Frogfish Basslet in your reef tank
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