Basslets (Gramma, Serranus) for Reef Aquarium

Discover our selection of live basslets (Gramma, Serranus) for reef aquariums. These small, colorful, and peaceful fish add vibrant color and movement to your reef. Perfect for nano reefs and community aquariums. Healthy and acclimated specimens.

Basslet Species Available

• Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) - Purple and yellow, the most popular
• Blackcap Basslet (Gramma melacara) - Purple with black cap
• Brazilian Gramma (Gramma brasiliensis) - Intense golden yellow
• Chalk Bass (Serranus tortugarum) – Orange and white stripes
• Harlequin Bass (Serranus tigrinus) – Spectacular Tiger Patterns
• Tobacco Bass (Serranus tabacarius) - Brown and orange

Advantages of Basslets

• Small size - Perfect for nano reefs (10+ gallons)
• Vibrant colors - Purple, yellow, bright orange
• Peaceful - Compatible with most fish
• Sturdy - Easy to maintain
• Shy - Add discreet movement
• They live in cavities - Fascinating natural behavior

Behavior

Basslets are shy fish that live in rock crevices. The Royal Gramma is known to swim upside down under rocky overhangs! They establish a territory around their favorite crevice and return to it regularly.

Maintenance Requirements

• Minimum aquarium size - 10-30 gallons depending on the species
• Living rocks - With numerous cavities and overhangs
• Food - Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, cyclops, fine pellets
• Compatibility - Peaceful, avoid aggressive fish
• Territorial with each other - Only one basslet per small aquarium
• Lid - May jump out if frightened

Advice

Acclimate slowly over 1-2 hours. Feed twice a day. Basslets are perfect for beginners due to their hardiness. The Royal Gramma is one of the most popular fish in the reef hobby. Make sure you have several crevices in the rocks so they feel secure.

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