Swissguard Basslet (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 Swissguard basslet is a gorgeous fish with deep red stripes running from its nose to its tail. Its dorsal fin has an inky black spot edged in stark white, and a smaller spot is also present on its anal fin. The end of its tail is similarly edged in black and white. Because of the great depths in which it lives it is rarely collected. It is peaceful and invertebrate safe, except for very small shrimp and crabs, and should not be kept with aggressive tank mates. It is relatively hardy once established, however may suffer from swim bladder damage and sensitivity to medications. The Swissguard basslet grows to 3 inches.