Orange Line Chromis
(Acanthochromis polyacanthus)
QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 4″
Color Form: Blue, Orange, Tan, White
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Indian Ocean
Family: Pomacentridae

The Orange Line Chromis, sometimes called the Spiny Chromis, is found in schools throughout the reefs of the Indian Ocean. This fish as a juvenile is blue in color with a broken orange line running horizontally from the gill plate to the tail. As the fish matures, it gradually changes color to a brownish appearance with a white tail.

It is a very hardy fish found in a variety of aquariums. It is commonly kept long term, in small schools, and is a great candidate for the reef aquarium. It is a peaceful fish, and adds a dramatic effect to the tank. The Orange Line Chromis will live from 8-15 years in an aquarium in water of good quality.

The diet should be varied and consist of meaty items, herbivore flakes, and frozen preparations. Using vitamin-enriched foods may help to preserve the bright color.

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Blackmouth Bicolor Chromis
(Neoglyphidodon nigroris)
QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Lighting: High
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 5″
Color Form: Black, Tan, Yellow
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Pomacentridae
Reproduction: Egg Depositor
Swim Level: All

The Blackmouth Bicolor Chromis, also known as the Bicolor Blackmouth Chromis, Blackmouth Chromis, Blackmouth Damselfish, or Behn’s Damselfish, is an attractive fish as a juvenile, yellow with two horizontal black bars. The fish changes color to brown and black with maturity.

As the fish matures, it becomes extremely aggressive towards other fish causing problems in selection of other fish to add to the aquarium. A 30 gallon tank or larger is suitable in size for the Blackmouth Bicolor Chromis. It feeds on zooplankton and algae and is prone to disease if proper aquarium management is not practiced.

The diet should consist of a variety of meaty items, frozen preparations, and some vegetable matter.

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Barrier Reef Chromis
(Chromis nitida)
QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 4″
Color Form: White, Yellow
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Coral Sea
Family: Pomacentridae

The Barrier Reef Chromis, sometimes called the Yellow-back Puller or Shining Puller is found in schools throughout the Coral Sea. This fish exhibits a dark stripe that runs diagonally from the eye to dorsal fin. Above this stripe, the fish is yellow, and below it is silver.

It is a very hardy fish found in a variety of aquariums. It is commonly kept long term, in small schools, and is a great candidate for the reef aquarium. It is a peaceful fish, and adds a dramatic effect to the tank. The Barrier Reef Chromis will live from 8-15 years in an aquarium in water of good quality.

The diet should be varied and consist of meaty items, herbivore flakes, and frozen preparations. Using vitamin-enriched foods may help to preserve the bright color.

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The Limbaughi Chromis is found in schools throughout the Eastern Central Pacific from Southern California through Mexico. These are wonderful reef fish that resemble the blue damsel when mature, but are much less aggressive. As juveniles, these chromis are blue with a yellow tail. As they mature, they lose the yellow coloration within the tail, and their overall blue coloration darkens to purple.

It is a very hardy fish found in a variety of aquariums. It is commonly kept long term, in small schools, and used by beginners to learn the hobby. It may also be included in larger schools in show tanks. It is a peaceful fish, and adds a dramatic effect to the tank. The Limbaughi Chromis will live from 8-15 years in an aquarium in water of good quality.

The diet should be varied and consist of meaty items, herbivore flakes, and frozen preparations. Using vitamin-enriched foods may help to preserve the bright color.

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The Black and White Chromis, also known as Chromis Black and White, is black on the front half and white on the back half. This is one of the more peaceful of the damselfish.

This species thrives in schools in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with Acropora (branching coral).

It feeds on a varied diet of meaty foods, herbivore preparations, and flaked foods.

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