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About Cuban Basslet
Gramma dejongi is a small, deep-bodied basslet with vibrant bicolor coloration: the anterior two-thirds is bright magenta-purple, while the posterior third is yellow or yellow-orange. Like other Gramma species, it has a slightly compressed body, pointed snout, and large mouth typical of planktivorous basslets.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Grammatidae
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet
- planktivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Temperature range: 72–78°F • Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG • Provide plenty of rockwork and caves for shelter; this species is naturally reclusive and spends much time hiding • Hardy species once acclimated, but avoid aggressive tankmates that may prevent feeding • Compatible with peaceful fish and invertebrates in reef settings
- Common Health Issues
- Starvation if outcompeted for food, parasitic infections, bacterial infections in poor water quality
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Appearance
- Gramma dejongi is a small, deep-bodied basslet with vibrant bicolor coloration: the anterior two-thirds is bright magenta-purple, while the posterior third is yellow or yellow-orange. Like other Gramma species, it has a slightly compressed body, pointed snout, and large mouth typical of planktivorous basslets.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality preparations of small meaty foods: frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and specialized planktivore pellets. Accepts prepared foods readily. Feed 2–3 times daily in small amounts.
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