{"product_id":"tobacco-basslet","title":"Tobacco Basslet","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTobacco Basslet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tobacco basslet\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e is a small but onery saltwater fish known for its tobacco color and pugnacious style. The basslet is native to the Tropical Western Atlantic and Caribbean regions. The fish was discovered and named by famous ichthyologist (back when everyone was just called a zoologist) Georges Cuvier - who loved his cigars. The tobacco basslet is typically found over sandy or rocky bottom areas near reefs and drop-offs. It adapts to any substrate in the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tobacco Basslet is an opportunistic predator. In the wild, its diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and smaller fish. In captivity, it readily accepts a varied diet of meaty frozen foods, including mysis shrimp, finely chopped squid, enriched brine shrimp, and marine fish flesh. They are generally easy to feed and will often take high-quality marine pellets and flake foods as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to their higher metabolism, feed them 1-2 times daily, offering only what they can consume quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is \u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe With Caution\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the Tobacco Basslet will leave corals alone, its predatory nature means it will readily consume small, ornamental invertebrates (shrimp and small crabs) and any fish small enough to fit into its mouth, including tiny gobies, blennies, and some damselfish. It is best suited for a Fish Only With Live Rock (FOWLR) system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are generally peaceful toward larger, robust fish but can be aggressive toward smaller, more docile tankmates, especially those that swim near the bottom. If keeping more than one Tobacco Basslet, the tank must be very large (125+ gallons), and all individuals should be introduced simultaneously to mitigate dominance issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum tank size of \u003cstrong\u003e70 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended for a single adult to provide adequate swimming room and plenty of live rock for hiding places and territorial establishment. They are known jumpers, so a secure lid is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serranus tabacarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Common Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco Basslet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco Fish, Tobacco Bass, Tobaccofish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Western Atlantic, Caribbean, Bermuda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-8.5 inches (18-22 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Predatory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore (Meaty frozen foods, pellets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70+ Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution (Will eat small shrimp and fish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synchronous Hermaphrodite (possesses both sexes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SLA","offers":[{"title":"Medium\/Large (2-3.5\")","offer_id":67703231348826,"sku":"acr1791984143488","price":27.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0225\/2378\/files\/tobacco-basslet_1.webp?v=1791984150","url":"https:\/\/softdrapefit.shop\/products\/tobacco-basslet","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}