François Libert, Frankreich
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Gramma melacara, Böhlke & Randall, 1963
The Gramma melacara is by far not as common in the trade as the Gramma loreto and can therefore almost be described as a rarity.
The two fish are also very different in price.
This is also due to the fact that the Gramma melacara simply comes from depths of around 35 metres.
When keeping them, keep in mind that these fish prefer twilight with caves and niches rather than a sunlit reef aquarium.
Relocation behaviour:
The transfer of the fairy perch should be done carefully, the fish tend to go into shock in the transport bag or after transfer, which however quickly resolves itself.
Depending on the type of tank, you will be able to observe them more or less often.
Keeping them in pairs would be appropriate, if feasible.
Feeding is no problem, the fish often accepts all frozen food you offer it.
Sex and mating.
The sex of the fairy bass is fixed from birth, at least from a certain size / age. The male fish is larger than the female. A subsequent mating can succeed, but does not have to. Unfortunately, there are no scientific findings on this yet. Perhaps a subsequent mating is successful when the subsequent stocking is still very small.
If you have your own experiences or scientific reports on this, we would be very grateful for information.
The Gramma melacara is by far not as common in the trade as the Gramma loreto and can therefore almost be described as a rarity.
The two fish are also very different in price.
This is also due to the fact that the Gramma melacara simply comes from depths of around 35 metres.
When keeping them, keep in mind that these fish prefer twilight with caves and niches rather than a sunlit reef aquarium.
Relocation behaviour:
The transfer of the fairy perch should be done carefully, the fish tend to go into shock in the transport bag or after transfer, which however quickly resolves itself.
Depending on the type of tank, you will be able to observe them more or less often.
Keeping them in pairs would be appropriate, if feasible.
Feeding is no problem, the fish often accepts all frozen food you offer it.
Sex and mating.
The sex of the fairy bass is fixed from birth, at least from a certain size / age. The male fish is larger than the female. A subsequent mating can succeed, but does not have to. Unfortunately, there are no scientific findings on this yet. Perhaps a subsequent mating is successful when the subsequent stocking is still very small.
If you have your own experiences or scientific reports on this, we would be very grateful for information.
