Can a Black Cap Basslet Live With a Sunrise Dottyback?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 54/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Dottybacks harass royal gramma and other cave-dwellers of similar size and niche
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
Both species at a glance
Black Cap Basslet
Gramma melacara
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 30 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Sunrise Dottyback
Pseudochromis flavivertex
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 30 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore