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Royal Gramma

Species photo: Brian Gratwicke, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Saltwater Fish · Basslets

Royal Gramma

Gramma loreto

$34.99

Half violet, half gold: a small, hardy fish that adds instant color to any reef.

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From our species guide

Care at a glance

  • Care levelEasy
  • Reef safeYes
  • TemperamentPeacefulTerritorial toward own kind and look-alikes
  • Temperature72–80 °F
  • Salinity1.020–1.025 SG
  • pH8.1–8.4
  • Min tank30 gallons
  • Favorite foods
    1. Mysis shrimp
    2. Brine shrimp
    3. Marine pellets
  • Max size3.5 in (8.9 cm)

In plain words: The Royal Gramma is a small fish from the Caribbean Sea that looks like it was dipped in two cans of paint. The front half is bright purple and the back half is sunny yellow.

Full species guide → See its family tree

About the Royal Gramma

Royal grammas fade from vivid purple at the head to bright yellow at the tail. They claim a cave or overhang and hover near it, often upside down.

Peaceful toward most tankmates and eager eaters, they are one of the best colorful fish for beginners.