Japanese Chromis (Pomacentrus japanese)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Oval-bodied fish, approximately 12 cm long, with a bright orange body and three distinct black horizontal stripes along flanks. White margin on caudal fin is characteristic feature.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp (artemia), seaweed, and small fish in both wild and aquarium settings.
Difficulty and care for the Japanese Chromis
Moderate - Japanese Chromis requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
The Pomacentrus japanese is natively found in the Western Pacific Ocean along the coastal regions of Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan. It typically inhabits shallow coral reefs at depths ranging from 1-30 meters.
Log Japanese Chromis in your reef tank
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