Difference between revisions of "Liopropoma rubre"

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{{Fish Data
 
{{Fish Data
|stub=Yes
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|stub=No
 
|name=Swissguard Basslet
 
|name=Swissguard Basslet
|extra_common_names=Peppermint basslet
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|extra_common_names=Peppermint Basslet
 
|species=Liopropoma rubre
 
|species=Liopropoma rubre
 
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|caption=Swissguard Basslet
 
|caption=Swissguard Basslet
 
|availability=C
 
|availability=C
|habitat=western pacific
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|habitat=western atlantic
 
|family=Serranidae
 
|family=Serranidae
 
|captive_bred=No
 
|captive_bred=No
 
|difficulty=M
 
|difficulty=M
|min_size=2.5
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|min_size=9
|max_size=3
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|max_size=10
|size_units=in
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|size_units=cm
 
|stocking_ratio_male=1
 
|stocking_ratio_male=1
 
|stocking_ratio_female=1
 
|stocking_ratio_female=1
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  |environment_specifics = Reef tank. A smaller tank will make the probability of disappearing much less.
 
  |environment_specifics = Reef tank. A smaller tank will make the probability of disappearing much less.
 
  |behaviour = A relatively peaceful species that mixes well. Although bolder than fellow species, it is still relatively shy, and reclusive.
 
  |behaviour = A relatively peaceful species that mixes well. Although bolder than fellow species, it is still relatively shy, and reclusive.
  |identification = A red fish with yellow stripes. It can be differentiated from the [[]] because the colours are more muted on the swissguard; a sure-fire way to tell is that the swissguard basslet has a spot on the anal fin, which the candy basslet lacks.
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  |identification = A red fish with yellow stripes. It can be differentiated from the [[Candy Basslet]] because the colours are more muted on the swissguard; a sure-fire way to tell is that the swissguard basslet has a spot on the anal fin, which the candy basslet lacks.
 
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{{Categories
 
{{Categories
|Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Groupers, Nano Fish
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Groupers, Nano Fish, Basslets
 
}}
 
}}
 
== Pictures ==
 
== Pictures ==
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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*[[w:liopropoma rubre|Wikipedia]]
 
*[http://fishbase.org/summary/Liopropoma-rubre.html Fishbase]
 
*[http://fishbase.org/summary/Liopropoma-rubre.html Fishbase]
 
*[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+2730+57&pcatid=57Live Aquaria]
 
*[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+2730+57&pcatid=57Live Aquaria]
 
*[https://bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=352&cid=11 Blue Zoo Aquatics]
 
*[https://bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=352&cid=11 Blue Zoo Aquatics]
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*[http://www.freshmarine.com/swissguard-basslet.html Fresh Marine]

Latest revision as of 07:32, 17 November 2017

Swissguard Basslet

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Swissguard Basslet

Liopropoma rubre

38 Litres (10 US G.)

9-10 cm (3.5-3.9")

pH

8.0 - 8.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-10 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

3-5 years

Family

Serranidae



Additional names

Peppermint Basslet


Origin

From southern Florida, USA and Bahamas to northern South America.

Sexing

Not sexually dimorphic. Close examination required.

Tank compatibility

Mixes well as it is peaceful.

Diet

Carnivorous; eats a wide range of foodstuffs.

Feeding regime

Daily.

Environment Specifics

Reef tank. A smaller tank will make the probability of disappearing much less.

Behaviour

A relatively peaceful species that mixes well. Although bolder than fellow species, it is still relatively shy, and reclusive.

Identification

A red fish with yellow stripes. It can be differentiated from the Candy Basslet because the colours are more muted on the swissguard; a sure-fire way to tell is that the swissguard basslet has a spot on the anal fin, which the candy basslet lacks.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]