• Name:

    Banded Longfin Basslet

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  • Family: Plesiopidae
  • Species: Basslets
  • Scientific Name: Belonepterygion fasciolatum
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Also Know As:

| Banded Spiny Basslet

| Spiny Basslet

General info about Banded Longfin Basslet

The Banded Longfin is a small, schooling, saltwater fish that grows up to 2.5 inches (6 cm) in length. It is known for its long and slender body, which is light brown with several vertical bands of darker brown. This fish is an active swimmer and can be found in shallow, rocky areas of the western Atlantic Ocean.

Banded Longfin Basslet Diet & Nutrition

The Banded Longfin is carnivorous and feeds on small invertebrates, including shrimp, copepods, and amphipods. In an aquarium, they can be fed a variety of frozen or live meaty foods, such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and small pieces of fish.

Determining Sex of Banded Longfin Basslet

There are no visible differences between male and female Banded Longfins.

Breeding & Spawning Banded Longfin Basslet

There is limited information available about breeding and spawning in the Banded Longfin.

Common Diseases with Banded Longfin Basslet

The Banded Longfin is generally a hardy species and is not prone to many diseases. However, like all fish, it can be susceptible to parasitic infections, bacterial infections, and fungal infections.

Banded Longfin Basslet Origin

The Banded Longfin is native to the western Atlantic Ocean, from the coast of North Carolina to Brazil.

Caution with Banded Longfin Basslet

The Banded Longfin is not known to be aggressive, but it is a small fish and may be preyed upon by larger fish in the aquarium. It should be housed with other peaceful fish of similar size and temperament.

Acclimating Banded Longfin Basslet

When introducing Banded Longfins to a new aquarium, it is important to acclimate them slowly. This can be done by floating the sealed bag in the aquarium for 15-20 minutes to allow the water temperature to equalize, then adding small amounts of aquarium water to the bag every few minutes to adjust the fish to the new water chemistry gradually.

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Banded Longfin Basslet Basslets Plesiopidae Belonepterygion fasciolatum The Banded Longfin is a small, schooling, saltwater fish that grows up to 2.5 inches (6 cm) in length. It is known for its long and slender body, which is light brown with several vertical bands of darker brown. This fish is an active swimmer and can be found in shallow, rocky areas of the western Atlantic Ocean. PalaciosAn

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