Chromis
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[edit] Green Chromis
Max. Size: about 2.5" long Tank Size: minumum of 10 gallons, 30 gal for schooling Aggression: Peacfull. Hardiness: Very hardy if coming from the correct supplier. Although if caught incorrectly with cyanide, damage from capture can cause failure in internal organs. Reef-Safe: Completly Available as captive-bred: Not known |
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Scientific Name
Chromis viridis
Physical Description
They are usually varring shades of Green to bluish green, but can be found in shades of blue. The blue alternate coloration is uncommon. They are coverd in a large scales. The scales act to reflect light to confuse predators.
Distribution
World wide, especially warm water reefs.
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- Genus: Chromis
- Species: viridis
Behavior
Peacfull towards all fish. May attack others of its own kind. Likes to live in large schools to feel safe. The chromis are a common reef fish and found frequently hiding within the branches of large staghorn corals.
Feeding
Will accept a variety of foods. The fish is naturally a planktivore, but upon training will accept Flake food, brine shrimp, blood worms, mysis shrimp(a favorite), and others.
Breeding
Captive bred but rare.
Social Structure
Found in large schools of 5-1000 (Will Most likely school in a tank if 3 or more are kept)
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Additional Notes
This fish needs lots of hiding spots. If you have a school of 3 or more, they will naturally form a schooling pattern. They love to sleep in hard branching corals at night, or when they feel threatend.
I think chromis are a great substitute to most other damsels for aquariums, as they are not so aggressive, and you wont ever have to fish an angry one out of your tank. I would add more than one at a time, because ive found that if one chromis occupies a tank by himself for too long, he can become territorial and will attack other chromis when first added. Make great schooling fishes for those not advanced nor meticulous enough to keep anthias. I have also found that their schooling behavior and willingness to swim out in the open can help coax shy species out of hiding, and can relieve tension between coinhabitants.
