Gramma dejongi bred for the first time by its discoverer
Dutch marine wholesaler and hatchery De Jong Marinelife have successfully bred Gramma dejongi for the first time. The Golden Fairy Basslet comes from the waters around Cuba in the Caribbean, and was first described in 2010 by John E Randall, with specimens provided by Arie De Jong. It lives sympatrically with the Royal Gramma, Gramma loreto.
It’s not the first time that the species has been bred in captivity, but it’s the first time that the De Jong hatchery has bred it, and a fitting tribute to the company’s founder. Previous captive breeding successes
“We are proud to share an exciting milestone in our ongoing breeding efforts at De Jong Aquaculture: for the very first time, we have successfully bred Gramma dejongi—our signature species—right here in our own hatchery!
“This success not only reflects our commitment to sustainable aquaculture but also brings us one step closer to reducing pressure on wild populations while continuing to offer exceptional marine life to the hobbyist community.” – De Jong.
