Blue chromis

Chromis cyanea

Familia : Pomacentridae

PezMarinodamselfish

Small bright blue fish from the Caribbean, forming schools. Highly valued in reef aquariums.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
Récifs de l'Atlantique Ouest tropical.

Descripción

The blue chromis grows up to 12 cm. Its body is bright blue with a darker shade on the back. The fins are blue. It is a peaceful and active fish that swims in schools. It is less territorial than other damselfish. In aquariums, it is hardy and easy to keep. It reproduces by laying eggs on a substrate.

Hábitat

Región :

The blue chromis inhabits Caribbean coral reefs, often in schools above corals. It prefers clear, shallow waters of lagoons and reef slopes. It feeds on zooplankton.

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
Salinidad1.021.025
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Calcio
≥ 400 ppm
Magnesio
≥ 1200 ppm

Cuidado

Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
200 L
Grupo mín.
5
Tamaño adulto
12 cm
Esperanza de vida
5 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025. Minimum tank size 200 liters for a school. Omnivorous: plankton, brine shrimp, mysis. Compatible with all peaceful fish. Keep in groups of at least 5. Avoid aggressive fish. Captive breeding possible.

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