Tobacco Basslet
Serranus tabacarius
Price range: $36.99 through $39.99
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| Only 1 left | 1.25 - 2.25" - Caribbean | Original price was: $74.99.$39.99Current price is: $39.99. |
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| Only 1 left | 1.25" or smaller - Caribbean | Original price was: $69.99.$36.99Current price is: $36.99. |
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 70 gallons |
| Max Size | 8 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Tobacco Basslet (Serranus tabacarius), also called the tobaccofish, is a Western Atlantic serranid with an elongated orange body, a darker brown back, and pale spotting. It is typically found around reef structure and rubble zones, so it looks most natural when it has rockwork to move through and a defined “home” area.
What You’ll Observe:
- Chooses a favorite cave or ledge and returns to it between short patrols
- Comes out more consistently once it learns your feeding routine
- Rushes to meaty foods and often tries to grab the first pieces offered
- Holds position close to structure, then makes quick, direct dashes to investigate
To succeed, provide multiple caves and overhangs so it can claim a spot without needing to roam the whole tank. Offer small meaty foods (like finely chopped seafood or quality frozen fare) in portions spread across the day so it can feed naturally. A snug lid or mesh top helps, since basslets are commonly reported as jumpers.
Why does my Tobacco Basslet hide a lot during the first week?
Many basslets spend early days staying tight to a single crevice while they map the tank and learn where food appears; consistent feeding and stable lighting helps them show up more often.
Do Tobacco Basslets really jump, even after they settle in?
Yes’hobbyists commonly report sudden dashes upward during startle moments; a fitted screen top is a simple, long-term solution.
Why does it seem like it’s always hungry?
Keepers frequently describe them as very fast, opportunistic feeders; offering smaller portions more than once per day helps keep feeding orderly.
Will it steal food from corals or a pistol shrimp feeding spot?
It can’people often note that it investigates any scent of food and will grab what it can reach; target feeding with a tube or placing food in multiple areas usually spreads the attention out.
Does the adult look different from the juvenile?
Many keepers report noticeable pattern and tone changes as it grows, often looking darker and more “bass-like” in shape with age.
Shipped with pure oxygen and temperature control so it arrives stress-free and ready to eat.
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