Royal Gramma

Gramma loreto

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Royal Gramma
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Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

3 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

Description

The Royal Gramma, also known as the Fairy Basslet, is a vibrant, brightly colored saltwater fish. It has a unique coloration, with the front half of the body being a deep purple or violet, and the back half a bright yellow or gold. This fish is small, peaceful, and easy to care for, making it a popular choice for beginner and experienced aquarists alike.

Reef Safe

Yes, Royal Grammas are considered reef safe and are unlikely to cause damage to coral or other invertebrates in a reef aquarium.

Environment

Royal Grammas are native to the Caribbean and are used to warm waters. They prefer plenty of hiding spots in the tank, especially caves and crevices. They can tolerate a range of lighting conditions, but may prefer areas of the tank that are not too brightly lit.

Behavior

Royal Grammas are usually peaceful fish that can get along well in a community tank. However, they are territorial and may show aggression towards other Grammas or similar species. They are known to be cave dwellers and will often claim a cave or crevice, which they will defend.

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Owner Reviews

Gabe169

Gabe

@Gabe169

1 month ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Tropical Blend Flake food, Frozen Marine Blend.

I love this fish, one of my favorites. He hides pretty often if you move too fast by the tank. He’s not aggressive unless other fish go near the cave he’s claimed. This fish has a good little personality and adds a ton of color to the tank. I’d definitely buy again given the chance.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Moderate Visibility
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 40 Gallons
Dalton

Dalton

@Dalton

1 month ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Mysis Shrimp, Homemade Food

10/10 Fish!! Great color and compatible with most other fish.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Moderate Visibility
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Eats anything

My first saltwater fish and the reason I got into the hobby. Beautiful coloration and fairly peaceful. Will sometimes shake his head or yawn at fish who get too close to “his” cave but has never gone after anything, even fish he probably could eat if he had the attitude. Lives in and around the rockwork, comes out for feeding time. Usually sticks his head out of whatever cave he is hiding in. Has funny habit of orienting himself to the back wall of the tank, so I often find him “sideways”. Can jump if startled. Pros: very colorful, easy to keep Cons: hides a lot, some individuals can be territorial Availability: easy to find

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Hides Frequently
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👎 No
What You Feed: Anything Frozen

Territorial with hiding spots. Wants all of them. Is all bark no bite runs around “yelling” at other inhabitants trying to scare them off. Made a firefish mad once trying to steal the firefish’s hole so got the crap beat out of him. Fins recovered nicely and hasn’t been a bully since. Hides often. Easy to care for.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Hides Frequently
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 30 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👎 No
What You Feed: Pellets, flakes, mysis erc

I have one and it’s really aggressive to all my smaller fish. He is always hiding and it’s hard to feed him. Really nice colors but would never get again. If I would get one I would get a smaller tank for it.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Hides Frequently
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Medium
Min Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Koco217

Koco

@Koco217

5 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Pellets and frozen

Always peaceful and has some of the coolest colors in the tank.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Moderate Visibility
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Jasia17750

Jasia

@Jasia17750

5 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Flakes and pellets

Been a model citizen fish. Noticed it was a little aggressive towards new additions but nothing crazy and everyone gets along now. Good beginner fish and adds a nice pop of color.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Moderate Visibility
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 25 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Mysis

Have had a great experience with royal grammas and haven’t had any problems with them

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Moderate Visibility
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 25 Gallons
Paulo

Paulo Choi

@Paulo

6 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: TDO chroma boost and mysis shrimp

Some people have issues with royal grammas being aggressive but mine is always hanging out with my clownfish. The royal gramma is always visible during the day but hides at night.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Moderate Visibility
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 15 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Mix or frozen and pellet

I have to have one of these in every new build. Just a stunning fish.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Moderate Visibility
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 30 Gallons
Qwarex

Qwarex

@Qwarex

8 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Mysis and pellets

Cool fish, unique coloration, I have 2 of them in separate tanks, one is skittish and hides a lot and one is always out and sometimes aggressive

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Moderate Visibility
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 40 Gallons

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Average Price:
$ 52.35
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$ 55.00 The Biota Group Mar 15, 2025 View
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$ 55.00 The Biota Group Mar 10, 2025 View
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£ 38.00 Vision Aquatics Mar 6, 2025 View
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$ 60.00 Candy Corals Feb 28, 2025 View
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$ 48.00 Candy Corals Dec 26, 2024 View
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$ 60.00 Candy Corals Dec 7, 2024 View
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$ 60.00 Candy Corals Oct 20, 2024 View
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$ 60.00 Candy Corals Oct 1, 2024 View
Captive Bred Royal Gramma
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$ 90.00 Candy Corals Sep 30, 2024 View
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$ 60.00 Candy Corals Sep 8, 2024 View
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$ 45.00 Candy Corals Aug 17, 2024 View
Captive Bred Royal Gramma
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$ 90.00 Candy Corals Aug 13, 2024 View
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$ 51.00 Candy Corals Jul 13, 2024 View
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$ 45.00 Candy Corals Jun 30, 2024 View
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$ 60.00 Candy Corals Jun 24, 2024 View
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$ 54.00 Candy Corals Jun 1, 2024 View
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$ 60.00 Candy Corals May 29, 2024 View
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Royal Gramma
$ 60.00 Candy Corals May 22, 2024 View
Captive Bred Royal Gramma
Captive Bred Royal Gramma
$ 76.00 Candy Corals May 12, 2024 View
Royal Gramma
Royal Gramma
$ 54.00 Candy Corals Apr 7, 2024 View
Royal Gramma
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$ 60.00 Candy Corals Apr 1, 2024 View

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