Scientific Name: Chromis viridis
Family:                Pomacentridae  (Damselfish)
Common Names: Blue Green Chromis

Description:
The Blue Green Chromis is a understated, but attractive smallish fish which is easily recognized by the uniform iridescent green coloring over their entire body.  There is a similar species called the Green Chromis which can be differentiated by a black spot at the base of the pectoral fins.

Natural Environment:
Comes from the Indo-pacific and Red Sea areas.

Care:
Reef Suitability:  Green Chromis are very good reef tank inhabitants.  They do best when kept in groups of 3 or more specimens.  They will tend to shoal together in the middle to upper portion of the tank.  Sometimes considered a beginners fish due to low cost and hardiness, but they can form very attractive schools in a large reef tank.  They like to nestle down in a coral head to sleep at night or if frightened.  Although they are relatively small fish, they should not be housed in very small tanks due to their active open water swimming habits.