Royal Gramma

This marine aquarium fish is known as Royal Gramma, Fairy Basslet and the correct latin name is Gramma loreto. It belongs to the Basslets family. (e) Origin of this species is Caribbean. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

A peaceful species which can be kept by beginners.

Royal Gramma can grow up to 8 cm what is approximately 3 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 960cm² of water surface which is approximately 148 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is easy to keep the Royal Gramma fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

This fish is a good fish for a community tank, but very aggressive to other basslets too. You should have many hiding places in the tank and live rocks because they are shy.

Feeding this fish is not hard. It will eat wide variety of food. It is a carnivore, so the food should be based on meat.

A good fish for beginners.

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