Scientific Name: Chromis viridis
Alt Scientific Name: Pomacentrus viridis
Common Name: Blue-Green Chromis
Alt Common Name: Blue-Green Damsel, Blue-Green Danselfish
Group: Damselfish (Damsels/Clownfish)
Family: Pomacentridae
Distribution: Indo-Pacific
Adult Size: 3 inches (7.6cm)
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Temperament: Generally peaceful.
Care Difficulty: 1/10
Very Easy |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
Reef Safety Score : 3/3
Not Safe |
High Risk |
Low Risk |
Reef Safe |
Temperature Range: 75°F - 82°F
74 |
76 |
78 |
80 |
82 |
84 |
pH Range: 8 - 8.4
7.8 |
8.0 |
8.2 |
8.4 |
8.6 |
8.8 |
Salinity Range (specific gravity): 1.02 - 1.026
1.016 |
1.020 |
1.024 |
1.028 |
1.032 |
1.036 |
Diet Information: The diet should be varied and consist of meaty items, herbivore flakes, and frozen preparations. Using vitamin-enriched foods may help to preserve the bright color.
Additional Information : The Blue Green Chromis, sometimes called the Blue-Green Reeffish, or Blue Green Reef Chromis, is found in schools throughout the Indo-Pacific reefs and in the Red Sea. It is a very hardy fish found in a variety of tanks. It is commonly kept long term, in small schools, and used by beginners to learn the hobby. It may also be included in larger schools in show tanks. It is also one of the fish often selected as a tank-cycling fish. It is a peaceful fish, and adds a dramatic effect to the tank. The Blue Green Chromis will live from 8-15 years in an aquarium in water of good quality.
Tank Mate Compatibility : Does well with virtually any non predatory fish.
Breeding Information: Breeding is possible. To encourage breeding, keep a ratio of one male to 4 females.
Determining Sex: No known way to determine visually.
Primary Area in Tank: All over
