Gramma melacara

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Blackcap Basslet
Blackcap Basslet
Species Gramma melacara
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 75.708 liters
75,708.236 mL

20 US Gallons (75.7L)

Size 10.16 cm

3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm)

pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

2-3 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Blackcap Basslet, Black Cap Basslet, Blackcap Gramma

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

Vivid purple body with a black stripe running down the top of the body from the dorsal to the tip of the nose.

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Facts about Gramma melacara
Availability Uncommon
Common name Blackcap Basslet
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Grammatidae  +
Foods Live Food  +
Maximum Size 4 in (10.16 cm)  +
Maximum age 3  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Gramma melacara
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