{"product_id":"indigo-hamlet-hypoplectrus-indigo","title":"Indigo Hamlet (Hypoplectrus indigo)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIndigo Hamlet \u003cem\u003e(Hypoplectrus indigo)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indigo Hamlet is a rare Caribbean reef fish. Known for its rich sapphire to deep indigo-blue colouration and bold, inquisitive nature. Unlike many cave-dwelling reef fish that remain hidden, the Indigo Hamlet confidently patrols its territory, weaving through rockwork while carefully observing everything around it. Its monochromatic colour makes it stand out against vibrant corals, offering a unique contrast that few marine fish can match. Although peaceful with most reef inhabitants, this species has a naturally predatory instinct toward tiny crustaceans, making it best suited for reef aquariums with appropriately sized tankmates.\u003c\/p\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-aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with corals; use caution with very small ornamental shrimp and tiny crustaceans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 gallons (150 litres)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciates an aquascape with plenty of caves, ledges, and swim-throughs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablishes a territory but usually ignores unrelated fish that do not compete for the same space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest maintained as a single specimen unless housed in a very large aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan become defensive toward other hamlets, basslets, or similarly shaped fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA secure lid is recommended, particularly during acclimation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indigo Hamlet is an opportunistic carnivore and eagerly accepts a varied diet.\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 frozen brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChopped shrimp, clam, squid, and 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\u003ePremium marine flakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed once or twice daily, rotating foods to promote long-term health and vibrant colouration\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 tangs, clownfish, gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, anthias, fairy wrasses, and dwarf angelfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely safe with all corals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with larger ornamental shrimp, snails, and crabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay consume tiny shrimp species or very small crustaceans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid large predatory fish such as groupers, lionfish, and triggerfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould not be housed with other hamlets or territorial basslets in smaller aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHealth and acclimation notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indigo Hamlet is generally a resilient species that settles into captivity with minimal difficulty when introduced to a mature aquarium. A slow drip acclimation of 45–60 minutes is recommended. New arrivals often spend their first day or two becoming familiar with the aquascape before confidently claiming a section of rockwork as their own. Offering frozen mysis shortly after introduction usually encourages an early feeding response and helps reduce stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Indigo Hamlet \u003cem\u003e(Hypoplectrus indigo)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species displays deep indigo to sapphire-blue colouration, with natural variation in shade depending on age, mood, lighting, and collection locality. Size and colour intensity will vary from fish to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature aquarium with stable water quality and ample live rock is recommended. Slow drip acclimation is encouraged before introduction. The Indigo Hamlet is an uncommon and rewarding Caribbean species that offers colour and confident behaviour without posing a risk to corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich sapphire-blue colouration unlike almost any other Caribbean reef fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely available and highly sought after by collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfident, inquisitive behaviour makes it enjoyable to observe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to care for in a mature marine aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe with corals and most community reef fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique display fish that adds bold colour and character to any reef aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53781853470993,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/IMG-0052.jpg?v=1784134117","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/indigo-hamlet-hypoplectrus-indigo","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}