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About Yellow Chromis
Bright yellow body with a slightly compressed profile and pointed snout. A small black spot is visible on the operculum (gill cover), distinguishing it from similar yellow damselfish species.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicemia, Columnaris disease
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintain water temperature 72–78°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Keep salinity 1.020–1.025 (specific gravity) • Feed a varied diet of small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and small live foods 2–3 times daily • Provide plenty of live rock and hiding places; this species is territorial and benefits from established refugium areas
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet
- omnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and Micronesia, primarily in coral reef environments.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Yellow Chromis requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, small crustaceans, copepods, marine worms, and small fish in both wild and aquarium environments.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Care Level
- Beginner
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