Blue Chromis Damsel (Chromis cyaneus)

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Blue Chromis Damsel

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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 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.2 - 8.5

295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R
298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

2:3 M:F

Uncommon

4-6 years





Contents

Additional names

Blue Chromis Damsel, Blue Reef Chromis Damsel, Blue Chromis

Additional scientific names

Chromis cyanea, Furcaria cyanea, Heliastes cyaneus


Origin

Sexing

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

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

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.

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