Blue Chromis Damsel (Chromis cyaneus)
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Blue Chromis Damsel
Blue Chromis Damsel
Chromis cyaneus
114 Litres (30 US G.)
10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
8.2 - 8.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
2:3 M:F
4-6 years
Family
Pomacentridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Blue Chromis Damsel, Blue Reef Chromis Damsel, Blue Chromis
Additional scientific names
- Chromis cyanea, Furcaria cyanea, Heliastes cyaneus
Origin[edit]
- Western Atlantic: Bermuda, southern Florida (USA), and the Caribbean Sea. Including the Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico and Antilles
Tank compatibility[edit]
- In a large aquarium best kept in groups of 5 or more, they will shoal and school.
Diet[edit]
- 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[edit]
- Daily
Environment specifics[edit]
- Reef tank
Behaviour[edit]
- Mixes well with peaceful tank mates
Identification[edit]
- 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[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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