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The Blackcap Basslet is a deep water species found throughout the Caribbean. Its brilliant purple body and jet-black diagonal cap make it a striking addition to any aquarium.
An excellent choice for a reef aquarium, the Blackcap Basslet is a threat to only the smallest invertebrates such as Copepods, Isopods, or Amphiopods. Provide at least a 30 gallon tank with rock caves to hide in. Blackcap Basslets can become territorial once established, so they should not be kept with other basslets. Because they tend to be deep-water dwellers, they do better in an aquarium with slightly subdued lighting.
Blackcap Basslets will do well on a diet of meaty foods including marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp, and quality frozen preparations.
Like other basslets, they are generally compatible with: Dwarf Angelfish, Large Angelfish, Anthias, Boxfish, Butterflyfish, Clownfish, Damselfish, Filefish, Goatfish, Gobies, Grunts & Sweetlips, Hawkfish, Squirrelfish and Tangs & Surgeons.
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Name: Blackcap Basslet (Gramma melacara)
Family: Grammidae Range: Tropical Western Atlantic; Caribbean Size: Up to 4 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rocks, plants Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon Light: Low Temperament: Semi-aggressive Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Easy |
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