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Blue Assessor
Blue Assessor (Assessor macneilli)
Maximum length: 2.4 inches
Nano reef size: No less than 7 gallons
Aggresiveness: Peaceful
Current: Any
Hardiness: These species are very hardy with almost all individuals readily acclimating to aquarium confines.
Behavior: Completely reef safe, this beautiful little fish is an excellent choice for the new aquarist. In nano tanks this fish should be kept on its own or with other peaceful species. This is a very docile fish that is a likely target for more boisterous species. Do not pair this fish in a nano reef - a proper aggregation would consist of a larger specimen, and 3 smaller ones in a tank 100 gallons or more. This fish is a bit more cryptic than some and will hide if frightened. It has been my personal experience though that they get bolder the more they feel comfortable in their surroundings and will spend more and more time in the water column.
Captive care: The Blue Assessors natural habitat are the rocky ledges and caves of the Great Barrier reef and New Caledonia. It is very important to provide proper places for this fish to hide. Caves, ledges, if given the proper overhang you can observe this fish swimming upside down.
Feeding: Zooplanktivore. Mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched brine (regular brine shrimp have almost no nutritional value), frozen preparations for carnivores (formula 1 for example), or fresh or frozen finely chopped marine fish flesh. Feed 1-2 times per day.
Stephen Zizman 09/12/2003
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