Cave Bass
NameCave Bass
Scientific NameLiopropoma carmabi
Common NamesCandy Basslet, Caribbean Cave Bass, Cave Bass
FamilySerranidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesGobies, Blennies, Clownfish, Small Wrasses, Dwarf Angelfish, Royal Gramma
Description
The Cave Bass, also known as the Candy Basslet, is a small, vibrantly colored marine fish native to the Western Atlantic. It features a striking reddish-pink body with a yellow snout and eye, and distinctive blue-tipped fins. This shy, cave-dwelling species prefers rocky overhangs and crevices in a reef aquarium.
