Buyer question
How long do Basslet saltwater fish live?
Our Animal Library gives the Basslet saltwater fish a lifespan of 5+ years.
Source: the Basslet saltwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Basslet saltwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Basslets are small, colorful reef fish, and the Royal Gramma from the Caribbean is the best known, purple in front and yellow behind. They are hardy, peaceful and reef safe, and make a good addition to a first saltwater tank.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
- Origin
- Caribbean, western Atlantic
- Best fit
- First saltwater tanks
What to weigh
Basslets claim a cave and can chase similar fish. Keep one per tank unless the tank is large.