Striped Basslet (Liopropoma susumi)
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Striped Basslet
Striped Basslet
Liopropoma susumi
38 Litres (10 US G.)
8-9.1 cm (3.1-3.6")
8.0 - 8.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-10 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Serranidae
Contents
Additional names
- Meteor Basslet, Meteor Perch, Pinstriped Basslet, Pinstriped Reef Basslet
Additional scientific names
- Liopoproma susumi, Ypsigramma susumi, Chorististium susumi, Ypsigramma lineata, Ypsigramma brocki, Flagelloserranus meteori
Origin
From the Red Sea to the Line Islands and Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Reunion and New Caledonia.
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 shy fish. One of the even shyer species
Identification
A purple fish with red-orange, and yellow hues with red stripes down its body.
