{"product_id":"basslet-tobacco-serranus-tabacarius","title":"Basslet Tobacco ( Serranus Tabacarius)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTobacco Basslet \u003cem\u003e(Serranus tabacarius)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tobacco Basslet is a beautiful underrated Caribbean reef fish that has subtle earthy colours with an outgoing personality. Its body show’s a warm bronze, tan, and reddish-brown tones with iridescent blue markings around the face and fins. Unlike many basslets that spend much of their time hidden, the Tobacco Basslet is an active swimmer that swins around rockwork, often perching in the open while watching its surroundings. Hardy, adaptable, and relatively peaceful, it makes an excellent addition to established reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique bronze and tobacco-coloured body with subtle blue facial highlights that shimmer under reef lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive and visible throughout the day, frequently hovering around caves and rockwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and adaptable once established, making it suitable for most intermediate reef hobbyists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent alternative to more common basslet species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps control small nuisance crustaceans and unwanted hitchhikers while adding personality to the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong\u003e24–26°C (75–79°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity: \u003cstrong\u003e1.025–1.026 SG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: \u003cstrong\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity: \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium: \u003cstrong\u003e400–450 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium: \u003cstrong\u003e1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrate: \u003cstrong\u003e2–20 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphate: \u003cstrong\u003e0.03–0.10 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and temperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; completely safe with corals and generally safe with ornamental invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons (115 litres)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of live rock with caves, overhangs, and crevices for security and territory establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept singly unless housed in a very large aquarium with ample rockwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay become territorial toward other basslets, small groupers, dottybacks, or fish with a similar body shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan coexist well with most peaceful to semi-aggressive reef fish when introduced appropriately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA secure lid is recommended, as basslets may jump if startled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tobacco Basslet is a carnivore with a healthy appetite and readily accepts a variety of prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnriched brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChopped krill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality marine pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality marine flakes as a supplemental food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily with a varied diet to maintain vibrant colouration and long-term health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with clownfish, gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, fairy wrasses, flasher wrasses, anthias, and tangs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with dwarf angelfish and most peaceful reef species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally ignores corals, shrimp, snails, crabs, and other larger ornamental invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid housing with aggressive dottybacks, large hawkfish, triggers, lionfish, or predatory groupers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid mixing with other basslets or similarly shaped territorial fish unless the aquarium is sufficiently large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHealth and acclimation notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tobacco Basslet is a hardy species that adapts well to aquarium life when properly acclimated. Slow drip acclimation over 45–60 minutes is recommended to minimize stress. Newly introduced fish may remain hidden for the first several days while becoming comfortable in their new surroundings. Offering frozen meaty foods shortly after introduction usually encourages feeding, and most begin accepting prepared foods quickly. Stable water quality and plenty of rockwork greatly improve long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Tobacco Basslet \u003cem\u003e(Serranus tabacarius)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColouration ranges from warm bronze and tan to reddish-brown with iridescent blue markings around the face and fins. Natural variation in colour intensity and pattern should be expected between individuals. Size and coloration may vary depending on age and collection location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature aquarium with stable water parameters and a lot live rock is recommended. Slow drip acclimation is strongly encouraged before introduction. Once established, the Tobacco Basslet becomes an active, hardy, and rewarding addition to almost any peaceful reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53781869527313,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/IMG-0057.webp?v=1784134828","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/basslet-tobacco-serranus-tabacarius","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}