Harlequin Bass (Atlantic)

Bass and Basslets make wonderful peaceful community fish and are also coral safe. We recommend an aquarium of at least 30 gallons for Basslets which grow to 3 Inches, and at least 50 for larger species and groups of multiple individuals. There are no differences between males and females. Basslets feel most secure when there is plenty of live rock to hide in, as well as open space for swimming.

They are typically easy to feed on a variety of frozen meaty foods, and may learn to take dry foods in time. Diet should include plenty of high quality meaty items, marine algae, Spirulina, and Mysis shrimp. It is preferable to feed more than once a day.

The dashing Harlequin bass makes a fantastic addition to new or established aquariums alike. A beautiful buff yellow coats its chest and highlights its fins against a backdrop of cloudy white. Dramatic dark charcoal bands and spots adorn this fish from nose to tail creating amazing contrast. It is normally peaceful with other fish, however because of its large size it may bully small fish or other fish with similar body styles and habits, as well as shrimp. The Harlequin bass grows to 4 inches and comes from the Caribbean.