Oval Chromis

Chromis should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work should be provided for resting or hiding. Chromis prefer a strong water current which in the wild provides them with a large supply of Zooplankton. Chromis readily accept most diets of meaty and algae based foods which should be fed multiple times daily to satisfy their grazing behavior. Chromis should be housed with other peaceful fish so they are not out competed for food. Chromis are generally reef safe but research each species carefully to ensure adequate habitat. Juveniles and adults may display color differences. Adults may also see color differences during courting and spawning, males tend to be larger than females.

The Oval Chromis are also known as the Hawaiian Chromis. Rarely seen in the aquarium trade. Juveniles and adults will have different coloration. Juveniles have a blue body with the dorsal fin and dorsal side of the body being yellow. As the fish matures their color becomes more yellow with a blue line behind its eyes. Both juveniles and adults will have a black spot at the base of its pectoral fin. They can grow to a little over 7".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 75 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH