{"product_id":"great-barrier-reef-chromis","title":"Great Barrier Reef Chromis","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Great Barrier Reef Chromis\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Barrier Reef Chromis, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eBarrier Reef Chromis or Yellowback Puller\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a beautiful Australian damselfish found naturally across the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding waters. It has a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esilver-white lower body, yellow upper body and dark diagonal marking running from the eye towards the dorsal fin\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many damselfish, Great Barrier Reef Chromis are naturally \u003cstrong\u003eshoaling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, often occurring in large aggregations around outer reef slopes. They are peaceful compared with many other damsels and make an excellent choice for a group display in a reef aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are active open-water swimmers and should be provided with plenty of unobstructed swimming space. Keeping them in a group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e generally produces more natural behaviour and can reduce aggression between individuals. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir natural diet consists largely of planktonic foods, so they should be offered a varied diet of \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, marine pellets and quality flake foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. Multiple smaller feedings work particularly well for this active species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Barrier Reef Chromis are \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and make an excellent addition to established coral aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChromis nitida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great Barrier Reef Chromis \/ Barrier Reef Chromis \/ Yellowback Puller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Schooling Fish \/ Damselfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7–9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planktivore \/ Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Upper Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef aquariums and peaceful marine community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Great Barrier Reef Chromis should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are naturally schooling fish and are best kept in a group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. Larger groups can create an impressive natural shoaling display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Great Barrier Reef Chromis aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally much more peaceful than many damselfish. However, some minor territorial behaviour can occur, particularly when kept in very small groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Great Barrier Reef Chromis reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are considered reef safe and will generally leave corals and ornamental invertebrates alone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Great Barrier Reef Chromis eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily planktivores. Offer mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, quality marine pellets and flakes containing marine algae such as Spirulina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere are Great Barrier Reef Chromis found?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are an Australian species associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Barrier Reef and surrounding Coral Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly reef slopes and outer reef environments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping only one or two fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall groups can result in increased aggression. A proper shoal is preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are active open-water swimmers and need plenty of unobstructed space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding only once a day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir active lifestyle and planktivorous diet make several smaller feedings preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with aggressive tank mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough relatively peaceful, they can be intimidated by larger or highly aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvercrowding the aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA group needs sufficient swimming space and filtration to handle the increased bioload.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917884010635,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/oCtDJR1XQTR4KxQ9MXpUjcYPnL7U1nFzgHft1A--UXQGSq4ahS9mGdz9i1Brgcant0Dr8VCIIYZc_bFokuY9CEBu4Cq2EkNXyqDUidCEM2wCxiRbV9TVOuqo9Ljl_NKw01SaI5AN2ieIw8w0zbY9e8JX-ZqfXS93msBs6PBBDKbSDFlgFOyfDXl.jpg?v=1786783671","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/great-barrier-reef-chromis","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}