Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)
$37.99
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Livestock shipping: $59.99 per applicable shipment; no free-shipping threshold. Contiguous 48 states and DC only. Ships Monday–Wednesday by overnight service after preparation. Select fish require up to seven business days before dispatch. DOA claims and photos are due within 12 hours of delivery; replacement shipping is extra.
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery area: Contiguous 48 United States and Washington, DC only. No Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, other U.S. territories, APO/FPO/DPO, PO boxes, or international delivery. These restrictions also apply through Shopify Collective retailers.
Live animal shipping: $59.99. No free livestock-shipping threshold applies. Livestock travels separately from frozen foods and dry goods; separate shipping groups or fulfillment locations may have separate charges shown at checkout.
Shipping days: Monday–Wednesday via Priority Overnight or an equivalent overnight service, subject to livestock readiness and safe weather/carrier conditions. Allow up to a 14-day quarantine/preparation window before dispatch; overnight transit starts after shipment.
DOA claims: Contact us immediately and submit clear photographs within 12 hours of carrier-confirmed delivery. Original shipping is nonrefundable; approved replacements require payment of applicable shipping, packaging, and handling. See the Shipping & Live Arrival Policy for documentation, exclusions, and claim review.
Review the Shipping & Live Arrival Policy and final charges at checkout. Livestock delivery is limited to the contiguous 48 states and Washington, DC.
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.
Useful Pairings
Prepare with our fish acclimation and isolation equipment, species-appropriate fish foods and water testing supplies. Choose food and equipment for the animal’s adult needs. Supplier preparation does not replace your own quarantine.