Chalk Bass
(Serranus tortugarum)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Chalk Bass
(Serranus tortugarum)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Blue, Orange, Purple
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
3"
Origin
Caribbean, Tropical Western Atlantic
Family
Serranidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Blue, Orange, Purple
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
3"
Origin
Caribbean, Tropical Western Atlantic
Family
Serranidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The Chalk Bass, from the Caribbean, is one of the smaller bass within this family, and is a great fish for beginners. The body is orange in color with a purple mid-section. Electric blue vertical bands, which add to their appeal, accentuate these fish.
A 30-gallon aquarium, with plenty of live rock for hiding, is ideal for the Chalk bass. They are not aggressive towards other fish, and multiple specimens can be added to the aquarium, as long as it is at the same time. They will not pick at corals or sessile invertebrates, and are a great fish for the reef aquarium. Larger specimens may attack small shrimps, especially those within the Periclimenes genus.
An extremely hardy fish, the Chalk Bass requires a diet consisting of a variety of chopped meaty items, vitamin enriched brine and mysis shrimp and flake foods.
Approximate purchase size: Small 1" to 2" Medium 2" to 3"
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Customer Testimonials
Debra M
Knoxville , TN
This species is not only vibrant in its coloring under reef lighting, it is a very 'nice' active fish. There are three in my tank, with one of the individuals more territorial than the other two. The picture certainly does NOT do this fish species justice. Although there are claims that they school, it does not appear to do as Green Chromis does. However, this it a lovely and entertaing fish that I have never regretted adding to the tank.
Sage S
Los Angeles , CA
Ordered three and have had them in my main tank for about a month. They eat well and are a great addition to my tank. Don't seem overly aggressive to anything.
Great little guys! Very fun to watch.
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