I'm definitely planning to add a Royal Gramma to my tank, but are they a demanding fish to keep? Are they hardy enough to go into new tanks? Any diseases I have to watch out for? For those of you who've kept them and / or are currently keeping them, how long do they live / have they lived for you? Would a Yellowtail Blue Damsel be too aggressive of a tank mate for a Royal Gramma?
Royal Gramma Care and Lifespan
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Royal grammas are pretty hardy... trust me... I'm an expert at hardy livestock. My tank has deteriorated over the past couple of years to due demands of everyday life, and my Royal gramma is doing fine. Haha.
He might be a bit skiddish with the damsel -- if you haven't already put the damsel in, save it for later. They're boogers. But I've seen my Royal gramma bow up at another fish before, so they can stand their ground.
But don't use it as a tester fish... make sure your tank is cycled and parameters look good. If they do, then get one! They're very pretty fish. I've had mine for over 4 years, but I don't know what the lifespan is.
He might be a bit skiddish with the damsel -- if you haven't already put the damsel in, save it for later. They're boogers. But I've seen my Royal gramma bow up at another fish before, so they can stand their ground.
But don't use it as a tester fish... make sure your tank is cycled and parameters look good. If they do, then get one! They're very pretty fish. I've had mine for over 4 years, but I don't know what the lifespan is.
Stevolough
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Mine is 15 years old. Or should I say I've had him for 15? Don't know his birthday 
Been in 3 tanks and survived a move as well. Eats anything offered.
Been in 3 tanks and survived a move as well. Eats anything offered.
