Chromis
Chromis are perhaps the ultimate reef fish. Generally peaceful, most species are easy to take care of and quite colorful. Like anthias, they will school, but in many cases this tendency disappears as they age. They are, nevertheless, at least ambivalent with their own species, as well as completely reef safe. Like Damsels and Anemonefish, their close cousins, Chromis are omnivores and will accept most foods offered. A flake staple is usually sufficient, but for best color and health supplement with frozen and live foods when possible.
| Common name | Image | Taxonomy | Reef safe | Care Level | Description | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambon chromis | Chromis amboinensis | Yes | Moderate | 70008000000000000008 cm (3.1 in) | ||
| Barrier reef chromis | Chromis nitida | Yes | Easy | 700110000000000000010 cm (3.9 in) | ||
| Black and gold chromis | Neoglyphidodon nigroris | Yes | Difficult | Mostly silver, but with a large patch of yellow around the caudal fin and a distinct black line on the operculum. | 700113000000000000013 cm (5.1 in) | |
| Half and half chromis | Chromis iomelas | Yes | Moderate | Completely black from the middle of the dorsal fin to the nose, completely white from the middle of the dorsal fin to the end of the caudal fin. | 70009000000000000009 cm (3.5 in) | |
| Black bar chromis | Chromis retrofasciata | Yes | Easy | Yellowish with bright blue iridescent pelvic fins and a distinct black bar at the base of the caudal fin. | 70005000000000000005 cm (2.0 in). | |
| Blue chromis | Chromis cyanea | Yes | Moderate | Bright blue all over, although lighter toward the front. | 700113000000000000013 cm (5.1 in) | |
| Damselfish | Chromis chromis | Yes | Easy | Completely black. Despite the name, this is actually a chromis, in fact, it is the chromis. | 700125000000000000025 cm (9.8 in) | |
| Green chromis | Chromis viridis | Yes | Easy | Generally bluish green, but some specimens may be spring green. | 70008000000000000008 cm (3.1 in) | |
| Limbaughi chromis | Chromis limbaughi | Yes | Moderate | Dark navy blue with bright yellow spot that covers the dorsal fin and much of the posterior. | 700110000000000000010 cm (3.9 in) | |
| Lined chromis | Chromis lineata | Yes | Moderate | 70005000000000000005 cm (2.0 in) | ||
| Paletail chromis | Chromis xanthura | Yes | Moderate | 700115000000000000015 cm (5.9 in) | ||
| Black-axil chromis | Chromis atripectoralis | Yes | Easy | |||
| Spiny chromis | Acanthochromis polyacanthus | Yes | Easy | Dark chocolate brown, slightly lighter around the pectoral fins. | 700114000000000000014 cm (5.5 in) | |
| Sunshine chromis | Chromis insolatus | Yes | Moderate | Rather drab tannish-orange throughout. | 700116000000000000016 cm (6.3 in) | |
| Yellowspotted chromis | Chromis flavomaculata | Yes | Moderate | 700115000000000000015 cm (5.9 in) |
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