Aquacultured coral and captive-bred marine life from a Canadian coral farm.

Royal Gramma

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Gramma loreto

The Royal Gramma Basslet is undisputedly one of the best reef tank citizens. These fish are extremely popular because they're not only gorgeous with their bright complementary colours, but they're hardy, robust, and easy even for beginners to keep and feed. Unlike many other small fish, they're not as timid and tend to spend a lot of time in the water column entertaining. They are peaceful toward even the most timid fish like seahorses. They're completely reef safe with all inverts and corals.

This species does well in nano tanks, but they're gregarious enough for large tanks. The ideal tank size is 30+ gallons. They can be kept singly or in small groups if added at the same time.

Royal Gramma Basslets are not picky when it comes to feeding and will take most aquarium foods.

Royal Gramma Basslets are so popular and compatible with most hobbyist's tanks, it's safe to say that most reef aquariums house one.


 

 Breeder
Eating
1mm PE Pellets
 Minimum Tank Size  30 Gallons
 Fully Grown Size  3 Inches
 Temperament  Peaceful

Our Water Parameters

  • Temperature: 24-26 °C (75-78 °F)
  • Salinity: 1.026 SG, 35 ppt
  • PH: 8.1-8.4
  • Ammonia: 0 ppm
  • Nitrite: 0 ppb
  • Nitrate: 3-15ppm
  • Phosphate: 0.03-0.15 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 8 dKH
  • Calcium: 440 ppm
  • Magnesium: 1320 ppm

Acclimation

Temperature Match

Place the sealed bag containing the fish or invertebrate into your tank. Allow it to float for 15-20 minutes to gradually equalize the temperature between the bag and your aquarium. This step minimizes stress caused by sudden temperature changes.

Drip Acclimation

Set up a drip acclimation system by using airline tubing. Start a slow siphon from your tank into the bag or bucket containing the fish or invertebrate, allowing water to drip slowly. Acclimate over a period of approximately 30 minutes, gradually increasing the volume of tank water to match salinity and other water parameters.

Check Salinity

Use a refractometer to measure the salinity in the bag or acclimation container. Ensure the salinity matches your tank’s salinity before transferring the fish or invertebrate. Matching salinity helps reduce stress and prevents shock when introducing new animals.

Release Fish/Invert

Gently transfer the fish or invertebrate into the tank, avoiding netting them if possible to reduce physical stress. Allow the animal to swim out on its own if transferring from a container. Discard the acclimation water, as it may contain contaminants.

How We Pack Livestock

At New Dawn Aquaculture, we take every step to ensure your marine life arrives alive and thriving!

Carefully Packed for a Safe Journey
  • Livestock is hand-packed in sealed oxygen-filled bags with fresh saltwater.
  • Insulated coolers with heat or ice packs keep conditions stable, regardless of weather.
  • Built to handle up to 48 hours in transit.
Fast Delivery, Every Time

We ship FedEx Priority Overnight so your marine life arrives the next day, reducing stress and maximizing health.

Our Promise

Healthy, vibrant marine life delivered to your door, guaranteed. Shop with peace of mind—your aquarium deserves the best!

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Every shipped livestock order is covered by our Arrive Alive Guarantee. Report any issue within 48 hours of delivery so our team can review the claim and make it right. Read the full Arrive Alive Guarantee

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