Green Chromis

Chromis viridis

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Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

3.5 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Description

The Green Chromis is a saltwater fish known for its vibrant, turquoise color and peaceful nature. It is a popular choice for aquarists due to its hardiness and relatively easy care requirements. They are schooling fish and prefer to be kept in groups of six or more.

Reef Safe

Yes, Green Chromis are considered reef safe and can be kept with a variety of other reef-safe species.

Environment

Green Chromis require a tank with plenty of open swimming space, as well as hiding spots such as rocks or coral. They prefer a moderate to strong water flow and well-lit conditions.

Behavior

Green Chromis are peaceful, schooling fish that prefer to be kept in groups of six or more. They can be shy when kept alone or in smaller groups. They are active swimmers and can often be seen darting around the tank.

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Owner Reviews

Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Frozen mysis and brine

These guys are VERY susceptible to uronema which is a death sentence. QUARANTINE QUARANTINE QUARANTINE. Some people say if you have multiple they will kill each other. I would say if you have a small tank get one. I have a 175g and have three that get along just fine. They school together. They are a great addition if you get them out of quarantine successfully.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Medium
Min Tank Size: 40 Gallons
Gabe169

Gabe

@Gabe169

1 month ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👎 No
What You Feed: Tropical blend flakes, marine blend frozen food.

I like these little fish, my girlfriend loves them. They have a cool color flash if they get in the light right. The only reason I wouldn’t purchase again is because of the high possibility of Uronema in these fish. I haven’t yet encountered uronema but it does make me want to stay away from these a bit.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 30 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Anything

Very nice And active

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 40 Gallons
billy

Billy

@billy

2 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Frozen Mysis, PE Pellets

This fish is usually pretty active and fun to watch. I started with 4 but now I’m down to only 2. They seem to mysteriously die or disappear in my system. Not sure why.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 40 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes

I’ve had 5 of these and they are very visible, eat anything. They are blue in a blue tank so not a pop of color. Great space filler of a fish

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Frozen and pellets

Love this fish but it seems better to have a bigger school of them in a larger tank I’ve seen them pick themselves off one by one in small schools.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 25 Gallons
Jasia17750

Jasia

@Jasia17750

5 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Flakes and pellets

Good beginner fish. I only have one that is now in my 125 gallon and it hides in there as my clownfish is still messing with it because it’s just been moved there but when it was in my 34 gallon it was always swimming around in there. Nice little peaceful fish but definitely quarantine it before adding to your tank. Can’t speak on how they do in groups as I only keep one but alone mine is great.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 25 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👎 No
What You Feed: Brine Shrimp

They are sometimes prone to attacking and outcasting certain chromis when kept in large groups. In my opinion save your money a bit and get Anthias if your tank suits them.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 30 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Mysis / pellets / brine

They are a beautiful fish but very prone to uronema. It is highly recommended to quarantine before introduction.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 30 Gallons

Price History

Average Price:
$ 32.56
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$ 45.00 SaltwaterFish.com Apr 2, 2025 View
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$ 43.00 SaltwaterFish.com Apr 1, 2025 View
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$ 40.00 Live Aquaria Mar 26, 2025 View
Green Chromis
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$ 9.00 SaltwaterFish.com Mar 21, 2025 View
Blue Reef Chromis
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$ 40.00 Live Aquaria Mar 18, 2025 View
Blue Green Chromis
Blue Green Chromis
$ 35.00 Fragbox Corals Mar 17, 2025 View
Blue / Green Chromis
Blue / Green Chromis
£ 11.00 Vision Aquatics Mar 6, 2025 View
Blue Green Chromis *Quarantined* Small
Blue Green Chromis *Quarantined* Small
$ 35.00 Fragbox Corals Nov 14, 2024 View
Blue Green Chromis
Blue Green Chromis
$ 35.00 Fragbox Corals Nov 3, 2024 View

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