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Chalk Basslet (Serranus tortugarum)

Chalk Basslet

Serranus tortugarum

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Unusually, can be kept as a small group. Hardy and easy to feed.

In a reef: may eat very small shrimp.

Adult size
3 in
Smallest tank
30 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Carnivore: frozen mysis, pellets
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Cerith SnailBlue-leg Hermit CrabNassarius SnailAstrea SnailYellow Clown GobyScarlet Reef Hermit CrabTrochus SnailNeon Goby

Think twice about

Blue Devil Damselfish — too aggressive for itDwarf Fuzzy Lionfish — too aggressive for itMaroon Clownfish — too aggressive for itPicasso Triggerfish — too aggressive for it

Easy corals it leaves alone

Rhodactis MushroomFavia Brain CoralPulsing XeniaDiscosoma MushroomDuncan CoralPalythoa

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.