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Lantern Bass
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Lantern Bass

Serranus baldwini

The Lantern Bass, from the Caribbean, is one of the smaller bass within this family, and is a great fish for beginners. The body is mottled with orange, black and brown markings, and is elongated in form. These fish are very disease resistant, and should not be kept in an aquarium with small shrimp
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Compatibility at a Glance

✓Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
✗Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
✓Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Lantern Bass 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:
semi-aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
30 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
✓Reef
✗Coral
✓Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility