Fish Coral Inverts

Blackcap Basslet

Gramma melacara

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Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

4 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

Description

A deep-magenta to violet fish capped with a jet-black hood running from the snout over the head and into the front of the dorsal fin, reaching about 4 inches. It is a cave-dwelling Caribbean grammatid that often hovers upside down under ledges, shy at first but soon bold and out in the open; it is peaceful toward most tankmates but territorial around its chosen cave and can quarrel with other basslets, grammas, or similar-shaped fish. Provide plenty of rockwork with caves and overhangs, keep one per tank (or a bonded pair in larger systems), and use a tight-fitting lid since it will jump when startled.

Reef Safe

Yes

Environment

These fish prefer a well-decorated tank with plenty of hiding spots. They thrive in environments that mimic their natural reef habitats, with plenty of rocks and crevices.

Behavior

Blackcap Basslets are known to be semi-aggressive, especially towards other basslets. They are also territorial and will often claim a specific area of the tank as their own.

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