Bass - Caribbean Blue Marine Fish

Bass - Caribbean Blue Marine FishThe Bass Caribbean Blue, known as Serranus tortugarum, is a small and visually appealing fish that makes an excellent addition to marine aquariums. This species is known for its striking coloration, featuring an orange purple body with electric blue vertical bands, adding a vibrant splash of colour to any tank. As a reef safe fish, the Caribbean Blue Bass is well suited for community aquariums with coral reefs. It prefers having several hiding spots

though a single specimen is often easiest

although group keeping requires enough space and careful feeding to prevent competition

but it should be planned carefully because it is predatory towards many ornamental invertebrates

It is reef safe and highly desirable

Herbivorous grazer with detritus-feeding tendencies

but they may pick at feather dusters

bright yellow face and distinctive dark spot towards the rear of the dorsal fin

bright facial detail and intense colour when displaying

it feeds mainly on filamentous algae and tunicates

of about 20-70m

Suitable for established marine aquariums

making it well suited to peaceful reef aquariums