Royal Gramma

[mhossom]

Are Royal Grammas typically a shy fish?

 

I put one in my 20H reef with a pair of false clowns. I have never seen the slowns even give it a a sieways glance.

 

The problem is that I never see the fish unless it is feeding time and I stand halfway across the room. Will it always be this way or are they slow to acclimate?

[Brianc_4]

Yes, Royal Grammas tend to be on the shy side. They enjoy places to hide, and although sometimes they do some posturing they are not aggressive. But they are somewhat of a loner, and would prefer to be the only Royal Gramma in the tank. It should not have any problems with your clowns. I think your fishhes behavior is normal, especially considering it is new.