by Matt Pedersen | Sep 26, 2025 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine, New Products
At roughly 3.5 months of age and 1.5 inches in size, the world’s first captive-bred Rose Anthias, Odontanthias katayamai are shipping from Surge Marine Life in Florida. Image courtesy Surge Marine Life. Earlier this year, we shared that Florida-based Surge...
by CORAL Magazine | Aug 22, 2025 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine, New Products
Did you know that there’s an anthias that will fluoresce? That’s right. The Rose Anthias, Odontanthias katayamai, has this unique characteristic. And now, Surge Marine Life in Florida has bred it in captivity. Friday, August 22nd, 2025, Kevin...
by CORAL Magazine | Jun 12, 2025 | Marine, New Products
via Ultum Nature Systems (UNS) Limited edition white Peninsula Reef Systems are on the way. This exclusive release features: An all-white, ultra-slim glass overflow Matching white plumbing A frosted blue glass sump Clear silicone, high-end finishes Built on the...
by Matt Pedersen | May 9, 2025 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine, New Products
A precious handful: captive-bred Paracanthurus hepatus tangs produced by Surge Marine Life. We recently shared the story of Florida-based Surge Marine Life joining the ranks of aquaculture facilities that have successfully produced and sold captive-bred Purple Tangs...
by Matt Pedersen | Apr 19, 2025 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine, New Products
At one point virtually unobtainable, aquaculture efforts continue to improve access for rare species like this Gramma dejongi, a mature specimen shown here. OK, that title was just too good to pass up. It seems only fitting that the aquaculture branch of De Jong...
by Matt Pedersen | Apr 19, 2025 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine, New Products
Florida-based Surge Marine Life expands its selection of captive-bred tangs with the Purple Tang, Zebrasoma xanthurum. Surge Marine Life catapulted itself into the marine aquarium trade with its audacious contribution of a new hybrid Zebrasoma tang in 2024, the Scopas...
