Blue Green Chromis

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💎 Blue Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)

Peaceful, Hardy, and Always in Motion — A Must-Have Schooling Fish for Every Reef Tank

The Blue Green Chromis is a small, peaceful damselfish known for its shimmering turquoise-green body and graceful schooling behavior. A favorite among reef hobbyists, this fish adds movement, tranquility, and subtle beauty to saltwater aquariums. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned aquarist, the Blue Green Chromis is a reliable choice thanks to its hardy nature, non-aggressive temperament, and compatibility with a wide range of tank mates.

Naturally found in the shallow reefs and lagoons of the Indo-Pacific, these fish thrive in groups, often darting through coral branches in synchronized harmony. Their soft, iridescent sheen glows under aquarium lighting, shifting from seafoam green to brilliant blue depending on the angle of view — a calming yet vibrant presence in any marine setup.

Create a Mesmerising Reef Display with a Natural-Looking School of Chromis

Enhance the liveliness and natural appeal of your reef tank with a school of 5 or 10 Blue Green Chromis (Chromis viridis). Known for their shimmering, ocean-hued bodies and graceful synchronized swimming, these peaceful damselfish are best appreciated in groups. In nature, they move in tight shoals through the reef, and when kept in similar numbers in captivity, they bring the same dynamic beauty and realism to your home aquarium.

This bundle is ideal for aquarists looking to introduce a cohesive group that not only brings visual interest but also encourages natural social behaviors. Chromis are reef-safe, easy to care for, and highly compatible with a wide variety of marine fish and invertebrates. Their constant motion, flashing colours, and peaceful nature make them one of the best schooling fish for community and reef tanks alike.


🌟 Key Features

  • 🩵 Iridescent Blue-Green Sheen: Shimmering body that shifts from mint to aqua blue

  • 🐟 Schooling Behavior: Beautiful and calming when kept in groups of 5 or more

  • 🌿 Reef Safe: Will not nip at corals or invertebrates

  • 🧪 Low Maintenance: One of the hardiest marine fish available

  • 🤝 Highly Compatible: Peaceful and perfect for community tanks


🌟 Why Choose the School Bundle?

  • 🩵 Natural Schooling Behavior: Their true beauty emerges when kept in groups

  • 💫 Vibrant Movement: Coordinated swimming creates a tranquil, hypnotic effect

  • 🐠 Perfect for Aquascaping: Adds activity to open water zones

  • 🤝 Community Friendly: Peaceful with most marine tank mates

  • 💧 Hardy & Adaptable: Excellent for beginner and advanced aquarists

  • 🌍 Tank-Bred: Ethically sourced and more resilient to aquarium conditions


📏 Species Overview

  • Scientific Name: Chromis viridis

  • Common Names: Blue Green Chromis, Green Chromis, Blue Reef Chromis

  • Origin: Indo-Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, Red Sea

  • Max Size: 7–9 cm (3–3.5 inches)

  • Temperament: Peaceful

  • Diet: Omnivore

  • Reef Safe: ✅ Yes

  • Lifespan: Up to 8 years in a well-maintained tank


🌊 Ideal Tank Conditions

  • Minimum Tank Size: 100L for a small group (5+ recommended)

  • Temperature: 24–27°C

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

  • Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG

  • Water Flow: Moderate

  • Lighting: Moderate to high (enhances their colour shimmer)

  • Aquascaping: Provide open swimming space and branching corals or rockwork for shelter


👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Compatibility & Behavior

Blue Green Chromis are non-aggressive schooling fish that get along exceptionally well with:

  • Clownfish, gobies, blennies, wrasses, tangs, cardinalfish

  • All types of corals (soft, LPS, SPS)

  • Shrimp, snails, crabs, and other inverts

They are best kept in groups of 5 or more, as solitary individuals can become shy or stressed. A school will naturally establish a gentle hierarchy but rarely display real aggression.


🍽️ Diet & Feeding

Chromis are omnivores with a preference for small meaty foods. Feed them 1–2 times per day with:

For best coloration and health, offer a varied diet and rotate between frozen and dry foods.


📝 Additional Notes

  • Provide a secure lid — they may jump when startled

  • Ensure enough space and structure to reduce stress in large schools

  • Chromis are highly social and should not be kept alone

  • A perfect beginner fish but appreciated by experts for their schooling dynamics

  • Also suitable for nano reefs if group size and bioload are managed carefully


The Blue Green Chromis adds shimmering energy, peaceful movement, and a touch of nature’s magic to your reef. With its striking colour, calm demeanor, and ease of care, it’s no surprise this fish remains one of the most loved species in marine aquaria worldwide.  Introduce a captivating school of Blue Green Chromis and bring a sense of balance, serenity, and wild reef energy to your aquarium.

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Single, Group of 3, School of 5

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