Species Profile
Blue-Green Chromis
Chromis viridis
Also known as: Green Chromis
Damselfishpeaceful
Adult size
3.5″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Group of 5+
Water level
mid
Diet
Marine flake, pellets, frozen mysis
Notes
Iridescent blue-green schooler. One of the few damsels that stays genuinely peaceful, most damsels turn aggressive as they mature, but chromis don't. Keep 5+; lone chromis pine and waste away.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Blue-Green Chromis
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Blue-Green Chromisin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Ocellaris Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Royal Gramma
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Firefish Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellow Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Percula Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Maroon Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Tomato Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellowtail Damselfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Blue Hippo Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Powder Blue Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Sailfin Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellow Watchman Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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