Butter Hamlet

Hypoplectrus unicolor

Identification	Pale yellow to cream body with a subtle bluish tinge at the tail. One of the simplest, most understated hamlet patterns — clean and elegant.
Maximum Length	Up to 5 inches (13 cm)
Origin	Caribbean — Florida to Central America, Bahamas
Minimum Tank Size	40 gallons
Reef Compatible	Yes

Behavior

Hamlets are small sea basses endemic to the Caribbean. The Butter Hamlet is one of the plainest color morphs but equally charming. All hamlets are simultaneous hermaphrodites that pair-spawn nightly on reefs. Hardy and peaceful in the aquarium.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore. Feeds on small fish and crustaceans. Offer frozen mysis, brine shrimp, small silversides, and meaty preparations. Generally a good feeder.

Cautions

May eat very small fish or ornamental shrimp. Best with fish of similar or larger size.