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Gramma loreto
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| Royal Gramma | |
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| Royal Gramma | |
| Species | Gramma loreto |
| Family | Grammatidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL 30 US Gallons (113.6L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2.5-3 " (6.4-7.6cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.0 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 297.039 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Royal Gramma, Fairy Basslet
[edit] Sexing
- Males are usually larger than females
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful, even shy, fish if kept in a large enough tank, but can become aggressive towards tank mates if kept in a nano environment.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Middle to bottom feeder. Feed twice a day on frozen Brine shrimp and Mysis shrimp
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a large and spacious tank with safe hiding places.
[edit] Behaviour
- Peaceful and shy if kept in a spacious tank, but aggressive if kept in cramped conditions.
[edit] Identification
- A very vividly coloured fish, the head to mid-section are purple, the rear yellow, the colours fade together. Not to be confused with the Pseudochromis paccagnella, where the two colours end abruptly before the second colour begins. This fish also looks very similar to it's relative the Gramma brasiliensis.
