are chromis good first fish?

[new2scene]

are they a good first fish and i think they're pretty cheap. my parameters are fine. are they susceptable to any illness.

 

[K9]

Chromis are good to start with. They're inexpensive (like $3 each or so) and add nice color. Plus, they're peaceful. They're susceptible to the same illnesses as most other fish. If your cycle is over (ammonia = 0, nitrite = 0, and nitrates = <10-20), then you're safe adding chromis. They prefer to be in schools, so if you want, you can have 3 or four in your tank. Just remember that this will reduce the number of other fish you can have though. Good luck with them.

 

[ttomkat1]

i like chromis a lot, always a great choice!

---ttomkat1

 

[new2scene]

okay thanks my cycle is over i just want some cheap fish for now to see if they do okay. i have frozen mysis shrimp and veggie flakes. is this okay for them?

 

[mfh_anderson]

i started off with 6 and they lowered their own numbers, two took rank and killed off 3 of the others. so now i have 3.

 

[new2scene]

what about damsels are they any type of non aggressive or are they all pretty much territorial?

 

[Scuba_Steve]

Damsels are all pretty aggressive. Chromis tend to kill each other, but leave everything else alone. Still a great fish! Stay away from the damsels, they are lil terrors!

 

[K9]

Noooooo, no. You don't want any damsels. Evil little buggers, they are. Stick with the chromis.

 

[RedSoxReefer]

Chromis are awesome because they swim out in the open so much and other shy fish seem to come out more when you have a couple of em.

 

[new2scene]

no wonder why damsels are so cheap. I decided to get a clarks clown anyway. he' s doing okay so far and loves to eat. i hope it stays that way.

 

[Kyle6357]

I used them to start a tank at my work and it did the job. They still live very happily with my other fish.