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SALT WATER  - Vertebrate - Damsels

Blackbar Chromis Chromis retrofasciata

Blackbar Chromis (Chromis retrofasciata)  
Blackbar Chromis Chromis retrofasciata
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region of origin

  Family:  Pomacentridae
  Maximum Size:  2.0 inches
  Temperament:  Passive
  Stamina:  Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   Upper Tank Area

  Captive Breeding:  Unreported
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

  Aquarium Compatibility


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notes
   The Chromis genus of Damselfish are best kept in groups. Excellent bright and active reef fish.   
overview
  
The Blackbar Chromis (Chromis retrofasciata) belongs to the family named Pomacentridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 2.0 inches in length, the Blackbar Chromis is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the upper tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Chromis retrofasciata should not be housed in a tank less than 55 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include keep 3 or more.

  
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