This fish is known as
Black Cap Basslet, Blackcap Gramma and the correct latin name is
Gramma melacara. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Basslets family. (
e) It's origin is
Caribbean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This is a peaceful fish suitable for ordinary marine tanks.
Black Cap Basslet can grow up to 10 cm what is approximately 3 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1200cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 186 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Black Cap Basslet 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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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Document modified on Tue Dec 11 11:44:17 UTC 2007
Document created on Tue Dec 11 11:44:17 UTC 2007
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