Green chromis

Chromis viridis

Familia : Pomacentridae

PezMarinodamselfish

Small bright green fish forming large schools. Ideal for community reef aquariums.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
+1
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descripción

The green chromis grows up to 10 cm. Its body is bright green with bluish reflections. The fins are translucent. It is a peaceful fish that lives in schools. In aquariums, it is active and swims in open water. It is sensitive to stress if kept alone. It reproduces by laying eggs on a substrate prepared by the male.

Hábitat

Región :

The green chromis lives in schools above coral reefs, often over Acropora branches. It frequents lagoons and reef slopes where it feeds on zooplankton. Juveniles hide among corals.

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.
6
Tamaño adulto
10 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 of 6. Omnivorous: plankton, brine shrimp, mysis, flakes. Compatible with all peaceful fish. Avoid aggressive fish. Keep in groups of at least 5-6 to reduce stress. Captive breeding possible.

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