Pacific candy basslet

[Mattl22]

Hi I just put a pacific candy basslet in my tank I saw him hideing in a small cave for a bit then lost site of him
Will I ever see him again ??

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[House of Laughter]

Matt,

They are cave basslets - hence the hiding in the caves - they are good in species reef tanks and often don't live too long in captivity as their tank mates stress them out.

Hope he makes it through and starts show his/her face.

House

 

[Mattl22]

Yeah I knew they hung out in caves I guess I was hopeing it would pick a nice cave that I could see into! Lol
I thought I'd give it a shot because I love the way they look! Well see what happens


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[Mattl22]

Haven't seen him yet


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[64Ivy]

IMO, these guys need either very mellow tankmates or a tank to themselves as the least amount of harassment will sent them scurrying into the deepest, darkest, dash hole provided them. I have maintained a Candy Basslet in a 40g breeder for nearly 5 years now but for 95% of that time it has been the only fish in it. Consequently, it has lost its propensity for shyness (until I want to photograph it, of course) and is front and center quite a bit. Good luck.

 

[Mattl22]

Caught a glimpse of him this morning think I found his his hideing spot
Back of the tank faceing the wall lol


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