Prized for its striking patterning, modest adult size, exceptional hardiness, and overall adaptability, the harlequin bass (Serranus tigrinus),热带西部大西洋和加勒比海的居民,为新手海洋水族馆和经验丰富的业余爱好者提供了绝佳的选择。(实际上,只要试图阻止加勒比克里斯保留一个!)
Physical traits
This fascinating dwarf seabass is white to gray overall with meandering black bands forming tiger stripes on its flanks and smaller black spots speckling the rest of its body, dorsal fin, and caudal fin. A yellowish tinge may also be evident on the ventral half of the body. The eyes are positioned high on the head, and the snout is long and tapers to form a point. Maximum size for this species is around 4 inches.
Feeding
A carnivore that, in nature, feeds primarily on small crustaceans,S. tigrinus将接受各种囚禁的小型食物,例如冷冻的mysids和浮游生物,切碎的甲壳类动物或软体动物肉,各种小捕食者的冷冻商业配方(例如,例如,Fish Frenzy®), and so forth. Most specimens take to feeding in captivity with little difficulty, and once- or twice-daily feedings are recommended.
Housing
S. tigrinus不需要大量的开放式游泳空间,但是确实需要大量的岩石作品以允许大量隐藏。我认为最小的储罐可以合理地满足这一要求的约为30加仑,尽管一些消息来源的建议最小储罐尺寸低于此。
Compatibility
The harlequin bass is moderately aggressive with other fishes. It will likely coexist peacefully with tankmates that differ in appearance and size and don’t intrude too much on its territory (with the exception of really small fish, which it might eat), but this fish may squabble with similar species and those that attempt to occupy the same niche in the aquarium. Other dwarf seabass species are included in the best-omitted group, as are conspecifics unless you can be certain you’re acquiring a bonded pair.
S. tigrinuscan be considered reef-safe, as the only invertebrates it might bother are very small crustaceans (remember, little crustaceans are largely what comprise the harlequin bass’s natural diet). It shouldn’t pester corals or other sessile invertebrates at all.