Royal Gramma in a 10 gal?

[Tinnerito]

I'm setting up this 10 gallon sponge and macroalgae tank, and I've read from many hobbyists that "A royal gramma is the perfect centerpiece fish for a 10 gallon nano tank, and coexists with other fish". However, I've also read several of "Royal gramma in a small tank will be territorial against other fish, so is not recommended unless 20 gallons and up".

But these are just from articles and faq's from random websites I found, so I want to know what you think. My current stock list regarding fish is just a green clown goby, high fin goby, and a firefish, adding up to 7" max.

I am perfectly okay with excluding the royal gramma, but would like to get one if there is plenty of space left. Thanks in advance.

 

[JTP424]

I think you're about at your max with what you have.
I've got a gramma and two clowns in a 15 and I feel it's on the verge of crowded.

 

[jabberwock]

"Inches" has little to do with it. Gramma in a 10 is a bad idea even just by itself. Live Aquaria recommends at least a 30.

 

[Tinnerito]

"Inches" has little to do with it. Gramma in a 10 is a bad idea even just by itself. Live Aquaria recommends at least a 30.

My lfs goes by the "inch per gallon" system and grammas get to 3 inches so I thought it could work. :grinning-face-with-sweat:

 

[jabberwock]

My lfs goes by the "inch per gallon" system and grammas get to 3 inches so I thought it could work. :grinning-face-with-sweat:

Got it. It is more about temperament than size, however size does influence temperament...

 

[ScottJ]

My lfs goes by the "inch per gallon" system and grammas get to 3 inches so I thought it could work. :grinning-face-with-sweat:

I'm not trying to accuse anyone here, but a LFS is in the business of selling fish. Good for you for doing your own homework.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

they get pretty big. Bigger than what the various when sites say they do. Mine is like 4.5” in a few months.

 

[Tinnerito]

I'm not trying to accuse anyone here, but a LFS is in the business of selling fish. Good for you for doing your own homework.

Yeah, I truly love r2r mostly because I can get a lot of genuine answers from those that really know whats best for a saltwater setup.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

My lfs goes by the "inch per gallon" system and grammas get to 3 inches so I thought it could work. :grinning-face-with-sweat:

That is a horrible thing to say. More like 1“per 5-10 gallons.

Grammas get bigger than 3”

 

[littlefoxx]

I'm setting up this 10 gallon sponge and macroalgae tank, and I've read from many hobbyists that "A royal gramma is the perfect centerpiece fish for a 10 gallon nano tank, and coexists with other fish". However, I've also read several of "Royal gramma in a small tank will be territorial against other fish, so is not recommended unless 20 gallons and up".

But these are just from articles and faq's from random websites I found, so I want to know what you think. My current stock list regarding fish is just a green clown goby, high fin goby, and a firefish, adding up to 7" max.

I am perfectly okay with excluding the royal gramma, but would like to get one if there is plenty of space left. Thanks in advance.

I wouldnt in a 10g no

 

[vetteguy53081]

While suitable for a nano, its like placing the devil in a habitat

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Yeah, I truly love r2r mostly because I can get a lot of genuine answers from those that really know whats best for a saltwater setup.

Thank you for asking your questions on here! The questions you ask help out other people who might have a similar question, but are too afraid to ask it

 

[Zionas]

They get to a good 4” over time from what I gathered and can live over a decade. So I’d say no.

 

[Lineatus]

by itself, in my experience, yes that'd be ok, though the tank would be the minimum size I'd ever consider for a gramma. With any other fish? definitely not unfortunately, the gramma will claim the whole tank as its territory.

 

[KrisReef]

Seahorse. They live in the weeds.