Swale's Swissguard Basslet

(Liopropoma swalesi)

Liopropoma Basslets should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of rockwork, deep caves and coral overhangs. Provide a diet of meaty enriched foods along with algae matter. Keep well fed with multiple feedings per day but do not overfeed. considered to be peaceful but can be aggressive towards inhabitants of its own kind. Avoid adding larger inhabitants to the aquarium as they may harass this shy fish. Lioproproma are considered to be gonochorists meaning they do not change sex. Liopropoma Basslets may jump provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid.

The Swale's Swissguard Basslet is also known as the Swale's Basslet. Occasionally seen in the trade Swale's Swissguard Basslets have numerous horizonatal red stripes, a black spot on the dorsal and anal fins, and an overall cream colored body. Swale's Swissguard Basslet can grow to 2".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH

  • Care: CareModerateModerate
  • Behavior: BehaviorSocialSocial
  • Diet: DietLive FoodLive Food DietFrozen FoodFrozen Food
  • Habitat: HabitatReefReef
  • Light: LightLowLow