Neptune’s rating:
54- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish75 L
- OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean
- pH7.8 - 8.4
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityRare
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Black hamlet
The Black hamlet (Hypoplectrus nigricans) is a primarily black-colored fish, native to the western Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Florida, USA, to northern South America. Characterized by its dark hue, this species is part of the Serranidae family, displaying a typical hamlet shape with a moderately elongated body and a slightly pointed snout. It is not particularly prominent in the aquarium hobby, although its striking appearance might appeal to some enthusiasts.