Swissguard Basslet

[h0bite]

Hi all, I already have 1 Liopropoma rubre, he's in my tank since like 3 months and everything is fine. I want to add 1 more to have a pair.

So, my question is, Is anyone add ever trying this before with basslet fish ??

Thanks
David

 

[philter4]

I have collected several different species and kept 2, the wrasse bass I have kept as pairs and singly. When diving for them I almost always see them in pairs, but the swissguard I have only seen and kept singly. All of the Liopropoma are egg trading hermaphrodites. What that means is they are functioning males and females at the same time although they can not fertilize their own eggs. Usually what happens with the basslets and closely related hamlets is the dominant fish assumes the male role first, after that mating has taken place they change roles. There are some individuals whose dominance is so high that they don't lay eggs but simply mate with several non dominant "females" and spawn like harem breeding spawners.

I have never tried to introduce a second individual with an established one but I have known and read about several people who have done it with candy basslets and been successful.

 

[SkullV]

I have heard the same. Introduce your second Liopropoma in an acclimation box for a week before releasing it into the tank.

 

[h0bite]

Thank you for your quick answer, so, I think I'll try to add a second Swissguard. My first one didn't show any sign of agressivity. And I read on internet that it's easy to do. Ok thank you guys.
David

 

[flameangel88]

I've introduced pair of Liopropoma eukrines, pallidum, rubre, swalesi and susumi without any problem. I've had pairs of eukrines and pallidum together fine as well as pairs of susumi and rubre together fine. One time I lost a rubre from a pair and added another one later and the new one got chased for a while.

I find Liopropoma to be the least aggressive fish and I'm confident to add any at anytime. Keep in mind they like covers so have plenty of overhangs and caves for them to feel secure. Excellent water quality and low temp is a must. If any change in water para or intro of disease they will be one of the first to die or go missing.

Here's some old pics

 

[h0bite]

I've introduced pair of Liopropoma eukrines, pallidum, rubre, swalesi and susumi without any problem. I've had pairs of eukrines and pallidum together fine as well as pairs of susumi and rubre together fine. One time I lost a rubre from a pair and added another one later and the new one got chased for a while.

I find Liopropoma to be the least aggressive fish and I'm confident to add any at anytime. Keep in mind they like covers so have plenty of overhangs and caves for them to feel secure. Excellent water quality and low temp is a must. If any change in water para or intro of disease they will be one of the first to die or go missing.

Here's some old pics

WOW...really interesting. Big thanks to you flameangel88. Is all your Basslet still alive ?
My water quality is good enought to keep anything I think. I didn't knew that was possible to keep 3-4 kind of Basslet in the same tank.
Good to know
Thank again
David

 

[flameangel88]

No, unfortunately most are not with me anymore only the swalesi is left.

If you can keep the water quality up, temp down and plenty of rock work they will be very happy. They tend to stay at the bottom and out of sight so I hardly ever see them get chased by other fishes.

 

[treylane]

Hopefully this isn't too far off topic, but - any favorites? Were some types more active or hardy than others?

 

[BigFeesh]

So what water params are these fish more sensitive to temp? salinity?
Is it possibble to keep many specimens in a tank at once? Lioproproma rubre, swalesi, and pallidum etc . etc