Agile Chromis (Chromis agilis)

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Agile Chromis

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Agile Chromis

Chromis agilis

114 Litres (30 US G.)

6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Pomacentridae






Origin

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Hawaiian and Pitcairn islands, north to the Ogasawara Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia. Primarily around oceanic islands.

Sexing

Not sexually dimorphic

Diet

The diet should be varied and consist of meaty items, herbivore flakes, and frozen preparations. Vitamin-enriched foods may also help to preserve body coloration.

Feeding Regime

Daily

Environment Specifics

Fish-only, or reef tank will suffice

Behaviour

Typical Chromis behaviour

Identification

An orange fish with a black occelus on the pectoral base

Pictures

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