Half-and-Half Chromis (Chromis dimidiata)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small damselfish with distinctive two-tone coloration: the anterior half of the body is bright blue or bluish-green, while the posterior half and tail are yellowish or golden-orange. The body is compressed and streamlined, typical of the Chromis genus, with rounded fins and a small terminal mouth.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality flake foods, small pellets, and frozen preparations such as mysis shrimp and copepods. Offer small portions 2–3 times daily. They will also graze on microalgae and filamentous algae in the aquarium.
Difficulty and care for the Half-and-Half Chromis
This is an easy-to-care-for damselfish suitable for beginners and established reef aquarists. It is hardy, adapts well to captive conditions, and tolerates a range of water parameters within standard reef norms.
Common health issues
Ich (white spot disease), bacterial infections, parasitic copepods
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa through the Indian Ocean to the Great Barrier Reef and Micronesia.
Log Half-and-Half 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 Half-and-Half Chromis alongside everything else in your reef.
