Green chromis size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 7 cm. The largest on record measured 10 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 22 Chromis species on LumaReef: 5.1 cm (Indian Half-and-half Chromis) to 17 cm (Yellow Chromis).

Green chromis tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Green chromis water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pomacentridae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Green chromis tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Percula clownfish, Cherub angelfish, and Sixline wrasse.

Green chromis depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 1 to 20 m down. Shallower than most Chromis on LumaReef (3–40 m).

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Green chromis

Chromis viridis

A small schooling fish that turns as one tight cloud near the surface.

The Green chromis (Chromis viridis) is a subtropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 1 and 20 m deep. Adults grow to about 7 cm; the largest on record measured 10 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 7 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Surface
Group: Happiest in a group of 7 or more
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres37 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres81 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres150 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres180 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Subtropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 10 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

1 m20 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderBlenniiformes
FamilyPomacentridae
GenusChromis
SpeciesChromis viridis
Described byCuvier, 1830

In other languages

English: Blue-green Chromis
German: Grünes Schwalbenschwänzchen
Spanish: Castañuela verde azul
French: Chromis vert
Italian: Castagnola blu verde
Dutch: Blauwgroen juffertje
Japanese: デバスズメダイ
Chinese: 藍綠光鰓雀鯛

Quick answers

Green chromis size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 7 cm. The largest on record measured 10 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 22 Chromis species on LumaReef: 5.1 cm (Indian Half-and-half Chromis) to 17 cm (Yellow Chromis).
Green chromis tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Green chromis water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pomacentridae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Green chromis tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Percula clownfish, Cherub angelfish, and Sixline wrasse.
Green chromis: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 7 together.
Green chromis and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Green chromis depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 1 to 20 m down. Shallower than most Chromis on LumaReef (3–40 m).