Species Profile
Chalk Bass
A peaceful Caribbean grouper relative that stays small — one of the most underrated beginner fish.
The Chalk Bass (Serranus tortugarum) is one of the most underrated beginner reef fish. Peaceful, hardy, stays small (3 inches), and shows beautiful pearl-blue iridescence in good lighting.
- Min tank: 30 gallons
- Diet: Carnivore
- Reef safe: Yes (corals); No (small shrimp)
- Difficulty: Easy