Peach Fairy Basslet (Pseudanthias dispar)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, elongated basslet with vibrant peach-to-orange coloration on the body and head. Males are more intensely colored with distinctive vertical bars; females are paler with less pronounced markings.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, marine invertebrates, small fish, marine algae
Difficulty and care for the Peach Fairy 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 infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
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