Difference between revisions of "Chromis cyaneus"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :Western Atlantic: Bermuda, southern Florida (USA), and the Caribbean Sea. Including the Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico and Antilles | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :In a large aquarium best kept in groups of 5 or more, they will shoal and school. | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :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. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Daily | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Reef tank | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :Mixes well with peaceful tank mates | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :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. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Damselfish, Chromis | |Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Damselfish, Chromis | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{FishBase |id=3642}} | *{{FishBase |id=3642}} | ||
| + | *[[w:Chromis cyanea|Wikipedia]] | ||
| + | *[http://eol.org/pages/212101/overview EOL] | ||
*[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+2971+113&pcatid=113 Live Aquaria] | *[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+2971+113&pcatid=113 Live Aquaria] | ||
*[http://www.fishlore.com/profile-bluechromis.htm Fish Lore] | *[http://www.fishlore.com/profile-bluechromis.htm Fish Lore] | ||
*[http://www.freshmarine.com/blue-reef-chromis-damsel.html Fresh Marine] | *[http://www.freshmarine.com/blue-reef-chromis-damsel.html Fresh Marine] | ||
| + | *[https://bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=754&cid=15 Blue Zoo Aquatics] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:05, 16 June 2020
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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