{"id":180774,"date":"2025-04-10T17:30:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T17:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/aquarium\/de-jong-marinelife-announces-their-first-tank-bred-gramma-dejongi-reef-builders\/"},"modified":"2025-04-10T17:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T17:30:06","slug":"de-jong-marinelife-announces-their-first-tank-bred-gramma-dejongi-reef-builders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=180774","title":{"rendered":"De Jong Marinelife Announces Their First Tank-Bred Gramma dejongi | Reef Builders"},"content":{"rendered":"


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While the highly sought-after Gramma dejongi has been bred in captivity before (thank you, Todd Gardner & BIOTA)<\/a>. De Jong Marinelife has stepped up to the plate and succeeded in breeding the species named after their founder. This opens the way for a more sustainable hobby and is a welcome success. Below is a quote from De Jong regarding the achievement. All pictures are from De Jong.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur First Tank-Bred Gramma dejongi<\/p>\n

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\u2014our signature species\u2014right here in our own hatchery!<\/p>\n

This vibrant reef fish, named after both its discoverer and our founder, Arie de Jong, has been bred before within the aquarium industry. However, this marks the first successful in-house breeding by our team\u2014an achievement made possible through months of dedication, innovation, and expert care.<\/p>\n

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Gramma dejongi is renowned for its striking yellow coloration and peaceful nature, making it a favorite among reef enthusiasts worldwide.<\/p>\n

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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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