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Yellow Forktail Pygmy Basslet Assessor FlavissimusYellow Forktail Pygmy Basslet (Assessor flavissimus) OverviewThe Yellow Forktail Pygmy Basslet is a peaceful and beautifully colored reef fish, displaying a brilliant golden yellow body and graceful forked tail. Known for its calm nature and tendency to swim upside down under ledges, this species adds both charm and color to any marine aquarium. OriginNative to the Western Pacific Ocean, particularly around Papua New Guinea and Australia, this basslet
Yellow Forktail Pygmy Basslet (Assessor flavissimus)Overview
The Yellow Forktail Pygmy Basslet is a peaceful and beautifully colored reef fish, displaying a brilliant golden-yellow body and graceful forked tail. Known for its calm nature and tendency to swim upside down under ledges, this species adds both charm and color to any marine aquarium.
OriginNative to the Western Pacific Ocean, particularly around Papua New Guinea and Australia, this basslet inhabits reef caves and overhangs, often found hovering upside down in shaded areas.
FeedingA carnivorous species that thrives on small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality frozen or pellet foods. Feed once or twice daily for best health and coloration.
Tank MatesVery peaceful and reef-safe, making it an ideal addition to community and reef aquariums. It coexists well with gobies, clownfish, chromis, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid housing with highly aggressive fish that may intimidate or outcompete it.
AggressionExceptionally peaceful, though it may become slightly territorial toward its own kind in small tanks. Can be kept singly or as a mated pair in larger aquariums with ample rockwork and hiding spaces.
Experience LevelPerfect for beginner to intermediate aquarists. Hardy, peaceful, and low-maintenance, the Yellow Forktail Pygmy Basslet adapts easily to captivity and is an excellent choice for both nano and reef aquariums.
Water Parameters- Temperature: 74°F – 80°F (23°C – 27°C)
- Salinity: 1.020 – 1.025 SG
- pH: 8.1 – 8.4
- Alkalinity: 8 – 12 dKH
Graceful, peaceful, and strikingly colorful, the Yellow Forktail Pygmy Basslet is a delightful addition to reef and community tanks alike—perfect for aquarists seeking a vibrant yet gentle species.
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