Mixing Basslets

[Tchung23]

I just got a swissguard basslet and was wondering if it would be ok to mix with a dejongi basslet? I know they are both from the basslet family but they are quite different.

Also if anyone has info in care for swissguard I'd love to hear about your successes. I've read as much as I could have on google but would like to hear from people that have actually owned one.

 

[KING KONG]

I just got a swissguard basslet and was wondering if it would be ok to mix with a dejongi basslet? I know they are both from the basslet family but they are quite different.

Also if anyone has info in care for swissguard I'd love to hear about your successes. I've read as much as I could have on google but would like to hear from people that have actually owned one.

As long have you have sufficient space, u will be fine. They can be territorial but they do not claim a large territory. You might see some aggression so u have to keep an eye on them.

 

[KING KONG]

Also if anyone has info in care for swissguard I'd love to hear about your successes. I've read as much as I could have on google but would like to hear from people that have actually owned one.

Swissguards are very shy fish. They hang around caves and likes to swim in and out of rock work. They are easy to feed. They r very peaceful fishes and can be bullied by big fishes. Don't keep them with other Liopropoma species or with dottyback.

 

[Zionas]

In a big enough tank should be fine IMO. Neither are particularly aggressive fish. And would make a beautiful combo.

 

[Tchung23]

In a big enough tank should be fine IMO. Neither are particularly aggressive fish. And would make a beautiful combo.

My tank is about 50g. Here’s my guy!

 

[Zionas]

He looks great! Basslets are my favorite fish right behind Angels and Butterflies. How long have you had him? Does he eat everything?

 

[ChiCity]

Swissguards are very shy fish. Don't keep them with other Liopropoma species or with dottyback.

agree with the first part and the last part….
but liopropomas can be mixed.

jake (rip) had some wonderful videos up on reefbuilders where he was mixing liopropomas.
they’re going to be a bit territorial and there will be some locking of jaws…
but they eventually work it out and live together.


i do not know how the gramma will react though…
different sort of basslet.

op could always use an acclimation box though

 

[Tchung23]

I've had him for 4 days. First two day he was very shy and hardly ate and I was pretty worried. Now he eats like a pig and eats mysis and brine. Also cruises around rock work which is really cool

 

[Tchung23]

He looks great! Basslets are my favorite fish right behind Angels and Butterflies. How long have you had him? Does he eat everything?

I've had him for 4 days. First two day he was very shy and hardly ate and I was pretty worried. Now he eats like a pig and eats mysis and brine. Also cruises around rock work which is really cool

 

[Zionas]

Ahh I see. Does he take any dry food like flakes and pellets?

 

[Tchung23]

Ahh I see. Does he take any dry food like flakes and pellets?

Haven't tried yet but will try some pellets tonight!

 

[Zionas]

Cool let us know how it goes!!!

 

[Tchung23]

Cool let us know how it goes!!!

Picked at pellets but I think they sank too fast for the basslet

 

[Tchung23]

agree with the first part and the last part….
but liopropomas can be mixed.

jake (rip) had some wonderful videos up on reefbuilders where he was mixing liopropomas.
they’re going to be a bit territorial and there will be some locking of jaws…
but they eventually work it out and live together.


i do not know how the gramma will react though…
different sort of basslet.

op could always use an acclimation box though

Just watched the video. Looks like he has 3 basslets all living peacefully together.