Multiple Gramma Loretto?

[snorvich]

Does anyone keep multiple Gramma Loretto in their reef? Any tips on introduction? Are they hazardous to small invertebrates? Thanks for any information!

 

[michael_cb_125]

I have six of them in one of my tanks. I added them all together about 6 months ago. They still all stay within a few inches of eachother, and show little aggression. When first added and occasionally now, they will lock jaws and try to push eachother away, but no harm is done.

I think that Grammas need to be in groups in order to see just how social and interactive these little fish really are.

~Michael

 

[snorvich]

Thanks Michael. Where did you get yours?

 

[gasman059]

Ive got 5 in my reef all introduced at once, no issues at all.
They all have thier own little world w/o issues.

 

[aquaph8]

You guys have pics. Love to see em if you do.

 

[michael_cb_125]

Steve- I got mine from liveaquaria, shipped from LA not the DD.

~Michael

 

[snorvich]

Thanks Michael!

 

[the_rider]

I have a trio for about 4-5 months now. I introduced them all at the same time. They were different size. L-M-S. All acclimated in the same bucket and no aggression. My male show domination behavior, but I never saw actual aggresion.

Here's a picture of my trio

 

[SDguy]

My previous denstist had a group of four in the reef in the waiting room. They looked old and established (read: BIG), and didn't really hang out with each other, but showed no aggression either.

 

[elegance coral]

I was gonna post a pic of mine, but The Rider set the bar to high. LOL. Beautiful Pic!

Like everyone else said. Add them at the same time, try to get different sizes, supply plenty of hiding places and space, and it can work out. I try not to let them lock jaws. A little displaying is unavoidable. One of mine has a scar between his mouth and eyes from locking jaws. I've also had them kill each other.

It's also cool to keep a little macro algae in the tank so you can watch them build their nest and spit the little babies out.

 

[Apercula]

Is there any way to guess gender on the grammas?
This one is over 3inches and very thick. Any possibility of adding some smaller ones, or would it just kill them?