difference between chromis and damsel?

[eclectikitty]

What is the difference between a chromis and a damsel? OR, are they the same? Any feedback or suggestions of reference sites would be appreciated. thank you.

 

[rock455]

Not much -- the chromis is a little more easy going compared to the damsels -- But considering that we are comparing a fish to a damsel that is not saying much --

 

[Kahuna Tuna]

They both belong to the family Pomacentridae, as do the clownfish. Chromis are a genus of small and generally peaceful fish and compared to the average damsel are much less aggressive. Here's a link to Fenner's site, wetwebmedia.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/damsels.htm

 

[eclectikitty]

Thanks for answering.

 

[rock455]

Not really a different fish --

Here is a test to prove you right --

put 5 green chromis and 5 blue chromis in the same tank -- give it about 6 months --

I would be willing to bet that you would only have 4 or less chromis left because of their aggressive behavior --

BTW -- don't argue with women -- losing prop from the beginning