Golden Cuban Basslet White – The Biota Group | 水產百科網

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Gramma dejongi - If you thought the natural color form of the Golden Cuban Basslet was rare, this fish is rare squared. The white or platinum color form of the Golden Cuban Basslet spontaneously appeared in our captive bred population and has become the pinnacle of rare basslets.

But what makes the species so rare to begin with? What does this beautiful fish have in common with Cuban cigars? Because of the Cuban trade embargo, wild collected Gramma dejongi arent sold within the US, but there is a loophole - captive bred offspring are certainly legal. Only recently discovered in 2010, this species is similar in behavior to its close cousin, the undisputedly awesome reef tank fish, the Royal Gramma Basslet[1]. Incredibly hardy, easy to keep, outgoing, and a veritably peaceful, reef safe citizen that can fit in nearly any size aquarium, the Gramma dejongi is as close to perfection as an aquarium fish can be. 

Distinguished marine biologist and ornamental fish bree...