New Gramma dejongi video only fuels our desire for this Cuban rarity

The rare fish hits just keep on rolling this week with a fresh new video of Gramma sp. dejongi, the most sensational new Caribbean fish in years which has yet to be formally described. We first broke the news of…

Gramma dejongi video in high resolution

[youtube width=”640″ height=”385″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH95Dry5Iao[/youtube] Gramma dejongi is one of the most sensational fish to hit the marine aquarium hobby in years and although hardly no one yet has their own, this video ought to keep us satiated that much longer. The…

We just can’t get enough of Gramma dejongi

Last week the word got out that a new species of fish was available in the aquarium wholesale. Not just any fish but a beauty that was named after the man who has discovered it, Arie De Jong (De Jong…

Sensational new pictures show why Gramma dejongi is totally HOT right now!

Gramma dejongi, why oh why must you taunt us with your beauty and your unobtainable proximity. In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new Gramma species which has been discovered living just a couple hundred miles from the continental United…

Gramma dejongi, an exciting new deepwater gramma from Cuba

Gramma dejongi is a spankin new reef fish species that was discovered by Dejong Marinelife from some shipments of aquarium fish from Cuba. The new Gramma dejongi species has been kept under wraps by Dejong while awaiting formal description by…

The Crown Jewel of ANY Aquarium: An Overview of the Royal Gramma

This vibrantly colored fish makes an excellent addition to saltwater aquariums; it is hardy, and relatively low maintenance, which makes it ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarists alike. The Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) is a calm and rather shy…

Close Encounters With Three Amazing Grammas

People often ask me what my favorite reef fish and they’re often surprised to learn that the common, run of the mill royal gramma is definitely at the top of my list. Fish don’t have to be exotic to be…

Captive Bred Royal Grammas Coming Soon to Australia

The royal gramma is such a common and low profile fish, that news of this fish’s successful breeding may not register on the popularity radar. However if you are a fan of Gramma dejongi, or live in Australia, captive bred royal…

Green Gramma sp. found deep below the Cuban water surface

As mentioned in my previous post, we decided to take the plunge to see ‘something special’ in the deep waters of La Boca, near Trinidad, Cuba. In relatively shallow waters, say from 10 meters and deeper, the first Gramma loreto…

Biota Breeds Blackcap Basslets – We Interview the Breeder

When Biota announced that they had successfully bred the Blackcap basslet, Gramma melacara, we were keen to find out more. Larviculture specialist Todd Gardner filled us in with all the details: Can you keep Blackcap basslets in pairs or groups…