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Old 07-29-2011, 09:55 AM
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Scientific Name: Serranus tortugarum
Reef Safe: yes
Care Level: Moderate
Min. Tank Size: 29 gallon
Temperament: Passive
Dominant Color: Blue
Disease Prone: low occurrence
Jumper: low occurrence
Tank Mates: WhiteTail Pygmy Angel~Orange Fire Fish and Tangroa Goby.


The Chalk Bass (Serranus tortugarum) is a small hardy fish that is great for beginners or experienced aquarists. It has a bluish body with a series of brown bars along the dorsal area. Part of their scientific name comes from the tortoiseshell-like sheen of their body. They have a more peaceful temperament than many other basslets.

Basses and basslets from the Serranus genus vary in appearance and size but are similar in care and relative temperament. They are Reef Safe, spending much of their time perching in, on, and around rockwork and caves. They may become territorial and should not be kept with extremely small, passive or skittish fish. They also may prey on smaller crustaceans like shrimp and crabs.

These fish are generally not picky eaters and will accept a wide variety of foods. Some may eat prepared pellets and flakes with time but a varied meaty diet is best. They can be given frozen or fresh shrimp, clam, scallop, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, krill and similar items. The size of the piece should be suitable to the size of the fish being fed.

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Old 07-29-2011, 10:11 AM

very nice addition to your tank Jamie..

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Old 07-29-2011, 11:20 AM

Wow yet another great write up. And a great addition to your tank!
   
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