🐠 Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)
🐠 Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)
Marine Damselfish • Peaceful Schooling Fish • Reef-Associated Species • Open Water Swimmer
📋 The Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) is one of the most popular marine damselfish, admired for its shimmering green-blue coloration and calm temperament.
Unlike many damselfish, it is a truly peaceful schooling fish, displaying best behavior when kept in groups.
Naturally found hovering above coral reefs, it is a classic reef-associated species suited to stable marine aquariums.
Its constant movement and synchronized swimming make it an energetic open water swimmer that adds life and balance to reef displays.
💡 Highlights
✨ Shimmering Green-Blue Colour: Iridescent body with metallic sheen
🐠 Peaceful Schooling Fish: Best kept in groups
🌊 Reef-Associated Species: Ideal for marine aquariums
🏊 Open Water Swimmer: Active mid-water behavior
🧠 Beginner-Friendly Marine Fish: Hardy and adaptable
🧾 A Quick Look at the Green Chromis
📛 Common Name: Green Chromis
🔬 Scientific Name: Chromis viridis
👨👩👧 Family: Pomacentridae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific coral reefs
📏 Max Size: 8–10 cm (≈ 3–4″)
💧 pH Range: 8.1–8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–27 °C (≈ 75–81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 120 L (≈ 30 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Midwater
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 6–8 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (planktonic foods)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer

















