TOBACCO BASSLET

6Scientific name: Serranus tabacarius

6Pronunciation: Se-ran-uss tab-ak-ar-ee-uss

6Size: To 22cm, usually around 16cm

6Origin: Western Atlantic from USA to Brazil, including Caribbean and Bahamas

6Habitat: Deep reefs and rocky areas with open sand

6Tank size: Somewhere upwards of 150x45x45cm

6Temperature: 24-27°C

6Temperament: Risky with small fish and inverts which it will eat

6Feeding: Meaty, enriched foods such as Artemia, Mysis and krill, as well as dry foods. Offer multiple small meals daily

6Availability and cost: Regularly available, priced from £19.99