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Caribbean Deepwater Cave Basslet
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Caribbean Deepwater Cave Basslet

Liopropoma mowbrayi

The Cave Basslet is a deep water species found throughout the Caribbean. Its brilliant red, yellow, and blue colorations make it a striking addition to any aquarium. Cave Basslets generally get along with larger fish, however, may become territorial with fish of the same species. In the aquarium, C
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Caribbean Deepwater Cave Basslet is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
all
Minimum Tank:
15 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility