Harlequin Bass

[topoftheline77]

Any info on these guys?

 

[spotfin]

Native to south Florida and other parts of the Caribbean. Grow to 3-4", tend to stay near the bottom and near cover, and can be shy at first. Will eat small shrimp and crustaceans. Hearty eaters once they are established.

 

[topoftheline77]

Are they a good starter saltwater fish?

 

[spotfin]

Hmm, maybe. Is this your first try at saltwater?

 

[topoftheline77]

Yes it is i'm just toying with the idea right now.

 

[Danyal]

what type of tank are you looking at putting together?

 

[BIGgourami]

harlis aren't the same as chalk or tobbacco basses are they?

 

[spotfin]

Nope. All three are different fishes, although they have similar care requirements.

 

[BIGgourami]

yeah i meant like the same 'kind' i guess whatever i worded it wrong.

yeah they are all pretty easy to care for/laid back fish. good choice for a smaller reef tank

 

[revkkoolaid]

yeah they are all pretty easy to care for/laid back fish. good choice for a smaller reef tank

I have had good luck with all three of those fish. Harle bass are sweet looking but IMO the chalk bass is a knock out. . . in person w/ good lighting. Pictures never do those guys justice. Oh and do keep in mind if kept in reef aquaria any of those 3 will eat shrimp.

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