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Royal Gramma

Royal Gramma

Gramma loreto

The Royal Gramma is one of the most iconic reef fish, boasting a vivid gradient of purple fading to yellow-orange — a color split so clean it looks painted on. Native to the deeper reef walls of the Caribbean, it is hardy, peaceful, and reef-safe, making it an excellent choice for beginner marine aquarists. Appreciates caves and overhangs to retreat into.

TemperamentPeaceful
Max Size3"
Care LevelEasy
CategoryCardinalfish

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Great Match (7)

Yellow Tang Great No interaction Ocellaris Clownfish Great Classic reef community True Percula Clownfish Great Classic reef combo Green Chromis Great Peaceful community Foxface Rabbitfish Great No interaction Zoanthids Great No issues Acropora Great Completely reef safe

Compatible (72)

Blue Hippo Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Naso Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Maroon Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clarkii Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Angelfish Compatible Generally fine Coral Beauty Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Emperor Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Fairy Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Melanurus Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Cleaner Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowspotted Wrasse Compatible Both peaceful; fine Clown Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Firefish Goby Compatible May compete for hiding spots Yellow Watchman Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Mandarin Dragonet Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowtail Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Copperband Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Midas Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Tailspot Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Lawnmower Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Bicolor Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Banggai Cardinalfish Compatible Both peaceful; may compete for caves Pajama Cardinalfish Compatible Peaceful coexistence Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Chicago Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Colorado Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Hammer Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (5)

Six Line Wrasse Somewhat Compatible Six line may bully gramma Longnose Hawkfish Somewhat Compatible Will compete for same perch zones Niger Triggerfish Somewhat Compatible May work; monitor closely Bluechin Triggerfish Somewhat Compatible Monitor closely Pinktail Triggerfish Somewhat Compatible Monitor size difference

Risky (2)

Blue Devil Damselfish Risky Both territorial cave fish; damsel wins most confrontations Carpet Anemone Risky May get stung near den

Not Compatible (6)

Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Not Compatible Too small; will be eaten Epaulette Shark Not Compatible Will be eaten Coral Catshark Not Compatible Will be eaten Picasso Triggerfish Not Compatible Too small; will be eaten Clown Triggerfish Not Compatible Too small to survive Undulate Triggerfish Not Compatible Too small

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