Assessor flavissimus

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Golden Basslet
Golden Basslet
Species	Assessor flavissimus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L)
Size	2.362 in 5-6 cm (2-2.4")
pH	8.1 - 8.4
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	2:3 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Golden Basslet, Yellow Devilfish, Flavissimus Basslet, Yellow Assessor Basslet, Golden Mini Grouper, Yellow Forktail

[edit] Sexing

These fish are difficult to sex visually.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Keep only one male Golden Basslet to a tank as they can be aggressive towards other males. They are generally peaceful towards other tankmates and are considered reef and invert safe. Do not keep with larger aggressive fish.

[edit] Diet

Will accept a variety of meaty foods such as finely chopped fresh or frozen marine fish, squid, mysid shrimp and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, as well as prepared foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a spacious tank with plenty of rocks and caves to hide in. Needs an SG of 1.020-1.025. It is not keen on bright lights and may hide during daytime.

[edit] Behaviour

An active little fish that is known to occasionally swim upside down. Males can be territorial.

[edit] Identification

A striking little fish that is golden yellow in colour with red outlining the fins and a forked caudal fin.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Marine Depot Live
• Pet Education