The Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) is one of the most popular and recognizable saltwater fish in the hobby. With its striking purple front half that fades into a brilliant yellow tail, this peaceful Caribbean basslet brings incredible color and personality to reef and fish-only aquariums.

Known for its hardy nature and ease of care, the Royal Gramma is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. These fish spend much of their day swimming through rockwork, hovering upside down beneath ledges, and retreating into caves, making them fascinating to watch.

Royal Grammas are reef safe and coexist well with a wide variety of peaceful community fish. They thrive in aquariums with plenty of live rock where they can establish a territory while still remaining active throughout the day.

Whether you're building your first reef aquarium or adding another splash of color to an established system, the Royal Gramma is a timeless favorite that offers beauty, personality, and durability.

Care Requirements

• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Carnivore
• Reef Compatible: Yes
• Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
• Adult Size: Up to 3 Inches
• Origin: Caribbean

Features

• Vibrant purple and yellow coloration
• Excellent beginner saltwater fish
• Reef safe
• Peaceful community fish
• Hardy and easy to care for
• Active swimmer with unique upside-down swimming behavior
• Great for nano and larger reef aquariums
• Compatible with most peaceful marine fish
• Beautiful centerpiece for smaller reef aquariums

Diet

Feed a varied diet including:

• Frozen Mysis Shrimp
• Brine Shrimp
• Finely Chopped Seafood
• Marine Pellets
• Marine Flakes
• Other High-Quality Meaty Marine Foods

Feed 1–2 times daily for optimal health and coloration.

Compatibility

Excellent tank mates include:

• Clownfish
• Gobies
• Blennies
• Firefish
• Cardinalfish
• Fairy & Flasher Wrasses
• Tangs
• Dwarf Angelfish
• Reef Safe Invertebrates

Provide plenty of caves and rockwork, especially if housing more than one basslet species.

What You'll Receive

• One healthy Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)
• Approximate size: 2–3 inches

Photos are representative. Every fish is unique, and coloration and size may vary slightly.

Why Shop with Infinity and Beyond Aquatics?

At Infinity and Beyond Aquatics, we work with trusted livestock suppliers to provide healthy marine fish that are professionally handled and carefully packed for shipment.

When you shop with us, you'll receive:

• Healthy marine livestock
• Professionally packed overnight shipping
• Family-owned small business service
• Knowledgeable hobbyist support
• Secure online checkout

Our goal is to help you build a thriving aquarium with livestock you can purchase with confidence.

Live Fish Shipping Information

Flat Rate Overnight Shipping – $39.99 per order

All live fish are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight in insulated shipping containers with seasonally appropriate heat or cold packs.

• Ships Monday through Wednesday
• Professionally packed for live arrival
• Tracking information provided before shipment
• Weather delays may affect shipping schedules to ensure livestock safety

Available Within 7 Business Days After Ordering

This fish undergoes a quarantine and preparation process before shipment. We will contact you within 7 business daysafter your order is placed to coordinate your overnight delivery date.

Live Animal Shipping is FREE on qualifying livestock orders of $300 or more.