Blue reef chromis

[Dilan Patel]

Hey guys after my diving experience in Jamaica, it has really made me want these blue reef chromis. They look beautiful when they are near adult size very vibrant blue. I know they are part of the chromis family so they like to kill each other. Is that stereotype true with this species? if so is keeping just one going to be a problem. I have heard of them being mean but I want to hear yalls experience.

 

[rich nyc]

yes they do tend to kill each other. I only have one as a result

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

they dont handle shipping well but once acclimated they are ok. they are for most part on the peaceful side and can co-exist in a small group. i have 3 in my tank over 1 yr now.

 

[Dilan Patel]

How long have you had this group?

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

going on 1 yr and i bought them from Diver den as a trio group. first group didnt make it through shipping next one acclimated it very slowly over many hours. they have been fine since then in my tank.

 

[Dilan Patel]

ok cool thanks

 

[eatbreakfast]

I have found they don't shipping well at all, though they are more peaceful with each other than C. viridis.

 

[rich nyc]

My lfs sells them all the time. Maybe that would be a better option

 

[Dilan Patel]

yeah I was gunna check with the LFS last time I went they had em for 8$

 

[Calireefer92]

Question I have 2 chromis in my tank as my first fish to go in the tank. I had them for a couple days now in the tank and they are hiding in one of the rocks all day is this normal?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Question I have 2 chromis in my tank as my first fish to go in the tank. I had them for a couple days now in the tank and they are hiding in one of the rocks all day is this normal?

Maybe for the first couple of days hiding is normal, but they should begin to get bolder soon.

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

What kind of chromis?

 

[DSC reef]

yeah I was gunna check with the LFS last time I went they had em for 8$

A blue reef chromis or a blue green chromis?

 

[Dilan Patel]

a blue reef chromis

 

[DSC reef]

That's a great price.

 

[Dilan Patel]

that's what I thought but I didn't buy because I thought they were like the other chromis.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

I've heard lots of reefers have difficulty keeping these guys. @ritter6788 tried a few times. Do you guys think that's primarily due to shipping issues as they come in? Any tips for getting them thriving?

 

[eatbreakfast]

I've heard lots of reefers have difficulty keeping these guys. @ritter6788 tried a few times. Do you guys think that's primarily due to shipping issues as they come in? Any tips for getting them thriving?

If you can get them from an LFS that transships them rather than getting them through a wholesaler, they do alot better. Chromis from wholesalers almost always have uronema, which wreaks havoc on them.

I have also found they do better in high flow and with frequent feedings.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

If you can get them from an LFS that transships them rather than getting them through a wholesaler, they do alot better. Chromis from wholesalers almost always have uronema, which wreaks havoc on them.

I have also found they do better in high flow and with frequent feedings.

I might have to try some eventually...do you recommend them in groups or do they do best alone?

 

[eatbreakfast]

I have had success with them in groups, but others have had them pick each other off.