Assessor flavissimus
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| Golden Basslet | |
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| 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") |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[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.
