Difference between revisions of "Chromis viridis"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :Coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean, specifically around Indonesia. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Mature males will develop a yellowish hue when ready to mate. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :A relatively peaceful shoaling Damselfish, may get a little aggressive during spawning. Does well in groups and can be kept with other peaceful non-predatory reef fish. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :An omnivore that will eat a variety of foods including [[spirulina]], pellet foods, and meaty foods such as [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Does best in a spacious reef set up with plenty of hiding places as well as open space to swim. Needs a salinity of 1.020 - 1.025. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :An active shoaling fish that does best in groups of odd numbers (5, 9 etc). Is often used as a [[dither]] fish, to encourage shy fish out into the water column. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An attractive oval-shaped fish with a sharply forked caudal fin. It is a striking blue/green - turquoise colour throughout the whole body and fins. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Damselfish, Chromis | |Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Damselfish, Chromis | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{FishBase |id=5679}} | *{{FishBase |id=5679}} | ||
| + | *[[w:Chromis viridis|Wikipedia]] | ||
| + | *[http://eol.org/pages/994436/overview EOL] | ||
*[http://www.fishlore.com/profile-bluegreenchromis.htm Fishlore] | *[http://www.fishlore.com/profile-bluegreenchromis.htm Fishlore] | ||
*[http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSheets/green_chromis.htm Reefcorner] | *[http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSheets/green_chromis.htm Reefcorner] | ||
*[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1926+115&pcatid=115 Live Aquaria] | *[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1926+115&pcatid=115 Live Aquaria] | ||
| + | *[https://bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=762&cid=15 Blue Zoo Aquatics] | ||
| + | *[https://bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=761&cid=15 Blue Zoo Aquatics] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:05, 16 June 2020
Green Chromis
Green Chromis
Chromis viridis
114 Litres (30 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-26.7°C (72 -80 °F)
8-12 °d
2:3 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Pomacentridae
Contents
Additional names
- Blue Green Chromis, Blue Green Damselfish, Green Chromis, Green Puller
Additional scientific names
- Chromis cyanea
Origin[edit]
- Coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean, specifically around Indonesia.
Sexing[edit]
- Mature males will develop a yellowish hue when ready to mate.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A relatively peaceful shoaling Damselfish, may get a little aggressive during spawning. Does well in groups and can be kept with other peaceful non-predatory reef fish.
Diet[edit]
- An omnivore that will eat a variety of foods including spirulina, pellet foods, and meaty foods such as brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Does best in a spacious reef set up with plenty of hiding places as well as open space to swim. Needs a salinity of 1.020 - 1.025.
Behaviour[edit]
- An active shoaling fish that does best in groups of odd numbers (5, 9 etc). Is often used as a dither fish, to encourage shy fish out into the water column.
Identification[edit]
- An attractive oval-shaped fish with a sharply forked caudal fin. It is a striking blue/green - turquoise colour throughout the whole body and fins.
Pictures[edit]
Green Chromis
Green Chromis
Videos[edit]
| In a shop tank: | In the wild: |
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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