Multiple Royal Grammas in 60g?

SoloChromis · 11/06/2015, 07:09 PM

Royal grammas are by far my favorite quintessential reef fish (meaning one that I find endlessly fascinating, and would also widely recommend to the average aquarist with the average community tank). Realistically, could I keep multiple in my 60g cube (2'x2') longterm? I wouldn't really give it a second thought if this were a typical 60g (4'), but the smaller range for territory makes me hesitant. What have your experiences been? Thanks guys

ThRoewer · 11/06/2015, 07:22 PM

No problem. I kept 3 in a 10 gallon for about 6 months before moving them to a bigger tank. I'm pretty sure they are spawning by now - the smaller ones always look a bit "pregnant".
In a 60 gallon tank 3 or even more should be no problem.
Just make sure to start with small specimen and give them plenty of caves and hiding places. I found Real Reef rocks to be perfect for these guys as it has just the right size holes for them. Also I would create at least one large overhang - they love to stand below that.

Dkuhlmann · 11/06/2015, 10:01 PM

I can't remember the members name but there is a guy on here that has several in the same tank. Looks awesome, and I too love the Royal Gramma's

skraj011 · 11/07/2015, 07:03 AM

I have 5 in a 75. They are awesome! They bicker a little on occasion. They seem to like having a lot of rock.

zooman72 · 11/07/2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dkuhlmann

I can't remember the members name but there is a guy on here that has several in the same tank. Looks awesome, and I too love the Royal Gramma's

Yep, there are a couple of us that have replied repeatedly to threads posing this question, even posting pics for "evidence". I have had my group of 6 in my 40B Caribbean gorgonian biotope for well over a year now, and have not had any problems to note.

As was mentioned above here (and in the previous threads), one must start with smaller grammas, and it helps to place them in the aquarium all at once.

I have not taken any recent pics, but here is one I have used before I believe...

Dkuhlmann · 11/07/2015, 12:50 PM

Yep Zooman it was you that I was thinking about. Love it!

zooman72 · 11/07/2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dkuhlmann

Yep Zooman it was you that I was thinking about. Love it!

Thanks

11/06/2015, 07:09 PM	#1
SoloChromis Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 787	Multiple Royal Grammas in 60g? Royal grammas are by far my favorite quintessential reef fish (meaning one that I find endlessly fascinating, and would also widely recommend to the average aquarist with the average community tank). Realistically, could I keep multiple in my 60g cube (2'x2') longterm? I wouldn't really give it a second thought if this were a typical 60g (4'), but the smaller range for territory makes me hesitant. What have your experiences been? Thanks guys __________________ 60g Macro Algae & Gorgonian Dominated Reef Cube & 20g (Peacock) Mantis Tank Current Tank Info: 60g Caribbean-esque Reef (2'x2'x2'), 10g Quarantine

11/06/2015, 07:22 PM	#2
ThRoewer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 9,555	No problem. I kept 3 in a 10 gallon for about 6 months before moving them to a bigger tank. I'm pretty sure they are spawning by now - the smaller ones always look a bit "pregnant". In a 60 gallon tank 3 or even more should be no problem. Just make sure to start with small specimen and give them plenty of caves and hiding places. I found Real Reef rocks to be perfect for these guys as it has just the right size holes for them. Also I would create at least one large overhang - they love to stand below that. __________________ Pairs: 4 percula, 3 P. kauderni, 3 D. excisus, 1 ea of P. diacanthus, S. splendidus, C. altivelis O. rosenblatti, D. janssi, S. yasha & a Gramma loreto trio 3 P. diacanthus. 2 C. starcki Current Tank Info: 200 gal 4 tank system (40x28x24 + 40B + 40B sump tank + 20g refugium) + 30x18x18 mixed reef + 20g East Pacific biotop + 20g FW +...

11/06/2015, 10:01 PM	#3
Dkuhlmann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,823	I can't remember the members name but there is a guy on here that has several in the same tank. Looks awesome, and I too love the Royal Gramma's __________________ Previous tanks: 200 gal fowlr 9" Emperor Angel and many different butterfly fish 4" maroon clown and several other fish, 50 gal sump, 40 gal mixed reef/fish mostly softies and LPS. Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300

11/07/2015, 12:50 PM	#6
Dkuhlmann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,823	Yep Zooman it was you that I was thinking about. Love it! __________________ Previous tanks: 200 gal fowlr 9" Emperor Angel and many different butterfly fish 4" maroon clown and several other fish, 50 gal sump, 40 gal mixed reef/fish mostly softies and LPS. Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300

11/07/2015, 07:03 AM	#4
skraj011 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 404	I have 5 in a 75. They are awesome! They bicker a little on occasion. They seem to like having a lot of rock.