Blue Chromis

[edit] Overview

With electric-blue scales and jet-black trim stripes, this is an active species that makes a flashy, welcome addition to both fish-only and reef aquariums.

[edit] Feeding

Carnivore. Feed a variety of meaty and algae-based foods at least twice a day. Color-enhancing foods can help maintain its bright pigmentation.

[edit] Aquarium Compatibility

It can be kept singly or in groups (juveniles are often more comfortable in the latter). If more than one is housed in the same tank, dominance hierarchies will develop among individuals (a fish’s position in the pecking order is a function of its size). It is often best to keep six or more in a larger tank, because in smaller groups those individuals on the bottom of the pecking order may be harassed to death.

While the Blue Chromis is relatively peace loving, it may pick on small zooplankton eaters (as always, this is a bigger problem in a smaller tank).

[edit] Breeding/Propagation

Demersal (on or near the bottom) spawners that tend and protect their broods.

[edit] Notes

This fish spends much of its time cruising the water column hunting for plankton. When first introduced or when stressed, its color will be dull, but once acclimated, it typically adopts a pleasing blue-and-black chromatic attire.

Category: Species