This species is known as
Royal Gramma, Fairy Basslet and the correct latin name is
Gramma loreto. The family that this fish belongs to is called 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. 1 specimen basically needs at least 960cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 148 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are 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 pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
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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