Collette's Reef Basslet - Indonesia Thalassoma If they are disturbed they

If they are disturbed they can quickly retract into their tube to protect themselves

Stenopus hispidus

Balistoides conspicillum

Males can be territorial especially added with other males

so ample swimming space is necessary

Collette's Reef Basslet - Indonesia Thalassoma If they are disturbed theyLiopropoma collettei Liopropoma is a genus of Basslets that are related to the groupers and part of the Serranidae family. They tend to do better in a rocky bottom tank with lots of hiding spots. They are considered to be hardy once they have fully acclimated to your home aquarium. Feed them small meaty foods a couple times a day since they have a high metabolism. This genus is considered to be reef safe and will do very well in reef aquariums.