Royal Gramma Fish

35580 retreat into recesses when alarmed ref.

Royal gramma fish. They are very hardy making them easy to acclimate and care for corals and larger invertebrates. 9710 have been reared in captivity ref. Colin 1978 yellowlined basslet gramma loreto poey 1868 royal gramma gramma melacara j.

This is a common question most of the aquarists ask. Royal gramma can be the best companion for both the beginners and experienced fish keepers because of its peaceful characteristic and small size. The royal gramma basslet is a popular fish for any reef tank due to their docile temperament small size and ease of care.

Swim with belly toward substratum thus under ledges seen upside down. However in a shoal the most dominate group member will change sex and turn into a male. He has been checking out the whole 55 gallon aquarium.

The royal gramma gramma loreto has a bisecting color patter with its front half purple and its back half a bright orange or yellow. Royal gramma is a freshwater fish from the family grammatidae it is also called as fairy basslet. Sazima gasparini r.

Often found in caves or under ledges. 5521 males show various types of nest care behavior ref. Moura 1998 brazilian basslet gramma dejongi victor j.

Identifying the gender at birth is not possible as all grammas are born females. Gramma linki starck p. This saltwater fish breed is often kept in a marine aquarium in residential and commercial places.