candy basslet?

[eaglesrx]

Anyone have any experience with this fish? It's colors are crazy!!

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=77598

 

[Ian]

Just got one. The pix do no justice to the colors in person

 

[AuroraDrvr]

Best kept in something like a 20 Gallon with a couple very docile tankmates. Otherwise, you may never see it.

 

[eaglesrx]

What tank mates does everyone have with this fish? It looks amazing? Does it mostly hide in the cave or does it come out more, once comfortable??

 

[AuroraDrvr]

If I were setting up, say a 20G for it, this would be my stock.

- Candy Basslet
- Group of Longspine Cardinalfish (3-4)
- Gobies; 3-4 various Trimma or other small species

 

[snorvich]

Best kept in something like a 20 Gallon with a couple very docile tankmates. Otherwise, you may never see it.

I don't agree (although a small tank would be nice) because mine is out and about periodically in my 220 gallon tank. Great fish, incredible coloration. Eats like a champ.

 

[myerst2]

I would be concerned adding some of the trimma gobies with a Candy. A fully grown adult candy may eat smaller trimma gobies. T

 

[GatorPharmD]

How about adding a L. mowbrayi to the tank with the candy?

 

[snorvich]

How about adding a L. mowbrayi to the tank with the candy?

It is my recollection (keep in mind that I am old, and my memory is not what it used to be) that they don't get along, especially in a smaller tank. :hmm3:

 

[cwoods8]

only if added at the same time will it work

 

[jjwex]

I've been thinking about getting one. Do you think it would get along with a royal gramma? I have a 120g with a ton of rocks.

 

[GatorPharmD]

Thank you.