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About Barrier Reef Chromis
Chromis nitida is a small damselfish with bright blue coloration on the head and body, fading to yellow or orange on the lower body and tail. The dorsal fin is edged in yellow, and the fish displays a characteristic streamlined, slightly compressed body shape typical of reef chromis.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet Details
- This is a planktivore that feeds primarily on small zooplankton and copepods in the wild. In captivity, offer high-quality flake foods, small frozen foods like copepods and mysis shrimp, and varied dried preparations designed for planktivorous fish. Feed 1–2 times daily in small portions.
- Appearance
- Chromis nitida is a small damselfish with bright blue coloration on the head and body, fading to yellow or orange on the lower body and tail. The dorsal fin is edged in yellow, and the fish displays a characteristic streamlined, slightly compressed body shape typical of reef chromis.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank minimum, larger for groups • Stable pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.023–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Strong water flow; keep in small groups or singly • Feed varied diet: pellets, flakes, small frozen foods • Prefers plenty of open swimming space
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Diet
- omnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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