Tobacco Basslet, Tobacco Fish - Serranus tabacarius

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Tobacco Basslet

Scientific Name

Serranus tabacarius

Reef Compatible

With Caution

Care Level

Beginner

Disposition

Aggressive

Min. Tank Size

50 gallons

Mature Size

8.5 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Caribbean

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Tobacco Fish, Tobacco Bass

Description

The Tobacco Basslet is a hardy specimen that will do well in community tanks when kept with other large, boisterous fish. Will eat ornamental shrimps or small fishes that fit into its mouth and will harass peaceful tank mates.

Diet

Eats a varied diet of crustacean flesh, mysis shrimp, fish flesh, flake and pellet as well as most anything that is fed to the rest of it’s tank mates.