Gramma - BlackcapGramma Blackcap Gramma melacara Care: Intermediate Diet: Carnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Caribbean Temperature: Tropical: 23 27 deg C (73 81 deg F) Water Parameters: SG: 1. 020 1. 025, pH: 8. 1 8. 4 Mainly found in the north western and southern Caribbean region, and less common in the rest of the region or north to the Bahamas. Various reef habitats with caves and crevices at 20m or more, reported to 130m depth. Often swimming with its

Snowflake Ocellaris Clownfish

and one on each side (almost the color of the body)

with larger aquariums preferred due to its adult size

Also commonly referred to as the Blackwedged Butterflyfish

The Longnose Hawkfish

it feeds on tiny crustaceans and other small prey found around sand

Avoid strong turbulent flow that constantly pushes the fish around

Wetmorella spp

It does not need an anemone to thrive

and is usually best kept singly unless housed in a very large aquarium

Peduncular spine white at all stages

along with a pistol shrimp which shares their burrow