Blue Chromis Damsel (Chromis cyaneus)
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Blue Chromis Damsel
Chromis cyaneus
Challenging
113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL
113.6 Litres (30 US G.)
12.7 cm 10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
1.020 - 1.025
8.2 - 8.5
295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R
298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
2:3 M:F
Uncommon
4-6 years
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Additional names
- Blue Chromis Damsel, Blue Reef Chromis Damsel, Blue Chromis
Additional scientific names
- Chromis cyanea, Furcaria cyanea, Heliastes cyaneus
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- In a large aquarium best kept in groups of 5 or more, they will shoal and school.
Diet
- Omnivorous. Will feed best on flake, pellet, frozen foods. Seaweed should be offered once in a while but it's not an active algae feeder.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
- This fish has a vivid blue metallic body with a bold black stripe running across the top of the spine to the tip of the caudal. A second black line mirrors the first on the caudal.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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