Brazilian Basslet (Gramma brasiliensis)
Fish in the family Grammatidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, elongated basslet with a bicolor body: deep purple to dark violet on the anterior half and upper body, transitioning to bright yellow-orange on the posterior half and lower abdomen. The head and gill area are typically darker purple, and the dorsal fin shows both purple and yellow coloration.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, bloodworms, small frozen copepods, and quality marine flake formulas designed for small carnivores. Offer live copepods or amphipods periodically to encourage natural feeding behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Brazilian Basslet
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Nutritional deficiency, stress-related color loss, parasites from poor quarantine
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, endemic to Brazilian waters from southern Brazil southward along the continental shelf and adjacent rocky/reef areas.
Log Brazilian Basslet in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Brazilian Basslet alongside everything else in your reef.
