Cuban Basslet (Gramma dejongi)
Fish in the family Grammatidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Gramma dejongi is a small, deep-bodied basslet with vibrant bicolor coloration: the anterior two-thirds is bright magenta-purple, while the posterior third is yellow or yellow-orange. Like other Gramma species, it has a slightly compressed body, pointed snout, and large mouth typical of planktivorous basslets.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality preparations of small meaty foods: frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and specialized planktivore pellets. Accepts prepared foods readily. Feed 2–3 times daily in small amounts.
Difficulty and care for the Cuban Basslet
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Starvation if outcompeted for food, parasitic infections, bacterial infections in poor water quality
Origin and habitat
Endemic to the Caribbean, particularly around Cuba and the Greater Antilles. Found in deep reef habitats typically at depths of 150–300 feet.
Log Cuban 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 Cuban Basslet alongside everything else in your reef.
