Orangeback Basslet (Liopropoma aberrans)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, stocky basslet with distinctive orange to reddish coloration on the back and upper body, fading to pale below. The body is robustly built with a moderately sized mouth typical of small groupers.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods including copepods, mysis shrimp, small crustaceans, and occasionally small fish pieces. Juveniles prefer copepod-sized prey; adults accept appropriately sized morsels.
Difficulty and care for the Orangeback 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, Velvet Disease, Hole-in-the-Head Disease
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, from Bahamas and Florida Keys south to Brazil, including the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
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