{"product_id":"blue-reef-chromis-chromis-cyaneus","title":"Blue Reef Chromis (Chromis Cyaneus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlue Reef Chromis (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eChromis cyaneus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eBlue Reef Chromis\u003c\/b\u003e is a Caribbean standout, often considered the most beautiful of all the Chromis species. Unlike the common green-blue Chromis, this species boasts a deep, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003eiridescent sapphire-blue\u003c\/b\u003e body that is almost electric in its intensity. It is a peaceful, schooling fish that naturally inhabits the upper reaches of coral reefs, darting among branching corals like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"376\"\u003eAcropora\u003c\/i\u003e for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue Reef Chromis, Caribbean Blue Chromis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eChromis cyaneus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Tropical Western Atlantic (Caribbean, Florida, Bahamas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 12–15 cm (approx. 5–6 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e; ideal for community reef tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Omnivore\/Planktivore – Requires small, frequent feedings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Blue Reef Chromis is easily distinguished from other blue fish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/b\u003e A solid, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eglowing sapphire blue\u003c\/b\u003e with a metallic sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFin Details:\u003c\/b\u003e It features a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eblack border\u003c\/b\u003e on the outer edges of the dorsal and anal fins, and its deeply forked tail often has black margins as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Sleeker and more elongated than the oval-shaped \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eBlue Devil Damselfish\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShoaling Nature:\u003c\/b\u003e To see their best behavior and coloration, they \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003emust be kept in a group\u003c\/b\u003e (ideally 6 or more). In a group, they stay active in the open water and exhibit a beautiful schooling motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e They are among the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003eleast aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e damselfishes. They do not pick fights and are generally safe to keep with even the most timid tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDither Fish:\u003c\/b\u003e Their presence in the water column signals to other shy fish that it is safe to come out of the rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e. They are perfect for reef tanks as they do not bother corals or any invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e115L (30 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e for a single, but \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003e285L+ (75+ Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended for a healthy school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwimming Space:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide plenty of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eunobstructed horizontal swimming room\u003c\/b\u003e in the upper half of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Include branching corals or live rock with many small openings to mimic their natural refuge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/b\u003e They thrive in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003estrong water movement\u003c\/b\u003e, which helps keep their food (zooplankton) suspended in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLid:\u003c\/b\u003e Like all Chromis, they are fast swimmers and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003ecan jump\u003c\/b\u003e if startled. A secure lid is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Blue Reef Chromis?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Blue Reef Chromis is for the hobbyist who wants a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e\"premium\" schooling fish\u003c\/b\u003e that won't harass other inhabitants. While they are more expensive and harder to find than the Green Chromis, their color is significantly more intense and their personality more refined. They provide a constant \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"291\"\u003eshimmering blue presence\u003c\/b\u003e that is hard to match, making them a top-tier choice for high-end reef displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45781241037034,"sku":"18592","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Blue-Reef-Chromis.jpg?v=1768126228","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/blue-reef-chromis-chromis-cyaneus","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}