Description
Overview:
The Vanderbilt’s Chromis is a striking and active reef fish, admired for its shimmering silver-blue body and elegant schooling behavior. Perfect for adding movement and sparkle to your marine tank, this peaceful damselfish brings energy and charm to any setup.
Origin:
Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, particularly around the waters of Hawaii and other Pacific islands, the Vanderbilt’s Chromis inhabits reef slopes and lagoons, typically swimming in schools above coral formations.
Feeding:
An easy-to-feed omnivore, Vanderbilt’s Chromis thrives on a varied diet. Provide high-quality marine flakes or pellets, along with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped seafood for best coloration and vitality.
Tank Mates:
Peaceful and community-friendly, this chromis does well with a wide range of reef-safe species. Ideal companions include clownfish, gobies, blennies, tangs, and wrasses. It’s best kept in small groups to encourage natural schooling behavior and reduce stress.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
pH: 8.1–8.4
Salinity: 1.020–1.025 SG
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons (larger if keeping a group)
Add a lively sparkle to your reef with Vanderbilt’s Chromis — a hardy, graceful swimmer that’s both easy to care for and a joy to watch in motion.
