Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, slender damselfish with vibrant emerald-green coloration covering the entire body. The body is slightly compressed laterally with a forked tail. The dorsal and anal fins are translucent to yellowish, and the fish has a rounded head with a small terminal mouth.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed high-quality flaked foods, small pellets, and occasional live or frozen microfauna (copepods, amphipods, brine shrimp). These zooplankton-feeders benefit from frequent small meals that mimic natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Green Chromis
Green Chromis are hardy, peaceful reef fish suitable for beginners. They are tolerant of stable reef conditions and pose no threat to corals or invertebrates, though they should be kept in groups for best behavior.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia eastward to the Philippines and Melanesia. Found in coral reef environments at depths of 5–40 meters.
Log Green Chromis in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Green Chromis alongside everything else in your reef.
