Where are blue green chromis found?
Range & Habitat Blue-green chromis are found in coral reefs and lagoons in the Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea. It is found in tropical and subtropical waters. In the eastern Pacific Ocean, they are found from the Gulf of California south to Peru and the Galapagos Islands.
Are Blue Chromis aggressive?
Chromis are aggressive and are bully’s. They will chase other fish out of the aquarium.
How big do blue chromis get?
three to four inches long
Average Size These saltwater fish aren’t very large. The average size of a Blue Green Chromis is three to four inches long when fully grown. With that being said, they do grow quite a bit from the time most owners first purchase them. When sold, these fish can be as small as half an inch in length!
How much is a blue chromis?
$24.95 – $29.95 Sale!
What do blue chromis eat?
Blue Green Chromis fish are omnivores, which means they eat both meaty and vegetariasn foods. However, the diet should primarily contain meaty foods like mysis shrimp, krill and brine shrimp.
What size tank do green Chromis need?
30 gallons
Although not the largest reef fish in captivity, green chromis need a tank that balances swimming space, coral, and live rock. Live Aquaria recommends a minimum tank size of 30 gallons (114L). That’s enough to suppose a small school without creating problems.
How many chromis does a tank have?
To have a healthy school of Green Chromis you need to have at least six. When you first add them to the tank you will notice they form a hierarchy very quickly; like a pecking order for chickens. The most dominant Green Chromis will be at the top of the hierarchy with the weakest, most submissive, at the bottom.
Are Chromis peaceful?
Unlike many members of the damselfish family the Green Chromis is a peaceful fish that would make a great addition to a community tank.
How do you catch Chromis in tank?
Try to bait it with food. If you have time, just put the net/ container in the tank and allow the fish to get used to it being there. Then use food to get them into the open and then scoop slowly as the fish is distracted.
What eats blue Chromis in the coral reef?
Threats. Besides the intense aquarium trade, the rapid expansion of lionfish in the Caribbean and the Atlantic coast, is the greatest threat to the blue chromis, as well as several other tropical fish native to the Caribbean.