live aquaria chromis

[ksicard]

How do all the different types of chromis fair that live aquaria stocks? I'd like to get a small school but I am unsure of how they fair in aquariums. Are they like normal chromis and pick each other off over time? I'm interested in the different colored ones like agile chromis.

 

[snorvich]

If you have a large tank, a group may do fine; large is not a 75 gallon tank. If you do not, in the long run, you will end up with one or two.

 

[ksicard]

Thanks for the info, guess I'll have to pass on the chromis then. What's the reasoning behind having a large tank for them? What about their behavior requires a large tank?

 

[snorvich]

Thanks for the info, guess I'll have to pass on the chromis then. What's the reasoning behind having a large tank for them? What about their behavior requires a large tank?

It allows them to establish territories sufficiently large to not require removing competitors. My guess is you would need a six foot tank or even preferably larger. Also, note that chromis are highly susceptible to uronema marinum so a rigorous quarantine protocol is required.

 

[ksicard]

Thanks for the explanation. And no worries I QT all fish. I'm going to pass on them anyways.