Belted Sandfish

Known as Dwarf Sea Basses Serranus Basslets are hardy and should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of rockwork and swimming room. Provide a diet of meaty enriched foods along with algae matter. Serranus Basslets have high metabolism's so be sure to feed multiple times a day. considered to be peaceful but can be aggressive towards inhabitants that swim in the lower level of your aquarium. Serranus may pick at small shrimp and crabs. Serranus Basslets are hermaphroditic meaning they may have both sex organs at some point in their lives.

The Belted Sandfish is also known as the Dwarf Sea Bass or Stubby Sea Bass. This intriguing looking fish is quite beautifully colored with its reddish brown body, white belly and dark colored blotches on the anterior portion of its body. Its fins are covered with dark brown to black spots adding to is interesting coloration. Belted Sandfish can grow to 4".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH