West African Peppermint Basslet-anyone?

[Bossman]

I have a Lantern Basslet which I really like. He's very colorful, kind of a hunter or lurker, and seems to get along with all of my other fish. I've come across a West African Peppermint Basslet which has a similar look. I'm thinking of adding to another tank I have, one without the Lantern Basslet. I'm just not certain

what it's temperament will be.

Does anyone have any experience with this fish?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I've had a couple, many years ago when a wholesaler I knew was importing a lot of fish from Ghana. Overall, I'd say they are larger and a lot more robust than lantern basslets. Here is a link to an article I wrote about the group, only a paragraph on the basslet though.....

Aquarium Fish: Aquarium Fishes of the Tropical Eastern Atlantic Ocean

Aquarists working with fish from this region are quickly struck with how similar some species from West Africa are to those from other regions, such as the tropical Western Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

reefs.com

Jay

 

[Bossman]

Nice article! Thank you.

I have noticed my lantern basslet is most bold during feeding. No fighting, but he makes every attempt to get the best bites in first.