Lantern BassletThe Lantern Basslet (Serranus baldwini) is a subtle but fascinating addition to a saltwater aquarium, prized for its unique patterning and calm demeanor. Its body features a soft mix of tan, white, and reddish markings with fine horizontal lines that give it a lantern like glow under proper lighting, especially when its hovering near the rockwork. Found on Caribbean reefs, the Lantern Basslet prefers a tank with plenty of live rock, caves, and ledges

and gastropods/bivalves

specialized burrowing habits

Caring for Your Ricordia Coral

In its terminal male phase

is a bold and eye-catching species that brings classic butterflyfish beauty to larger saltwater aquariums

While these are hardy corals

2 Sea Cucumbers

Spot Fin Jawfish require plenty of substrate due to how they will construct a burrow for their homes

Hardy once settled in

They feed on a variety of meaty items

Diet: Carnivore (meaty frozen foods

Native to the tropical western Atlantic