{"product_id":"purple-chromis","title":"Purple Chromis","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Purple Chromis\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple Chromis is a striking reef fish known for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep blue-purple body, dark markings and subtle iridescent highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite its common name, it is actually a damselfish and belongs to the family \u003cstrong\u003ePomacentridae\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an active fish that spends much of its time around rockwork and coral structures, darting between shelter and open water. Purple Chromis are generally hardy and adapt well to established marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more peaceful Blue Green Chromis, Purple Chromis can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly around suitable shelter and nesting sites. Providing plenty of rockwork, caves and visual barriers helps reduce aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivorous and readily accept a varied diet of quality marine pellets and flakes, along with frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and enriched brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Chromis are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and will normally leave corals alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlectroglyphidodon lacrymatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Chromis \/ Whitespotted Damselfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Damselfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9–10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 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 Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Rockwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef aquariums and established marine community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Purple Chromis reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and will normally leave corals and larger ornamental invertebrates alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Purple Chromis peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be more territorial than Blue Green Chromis. Individuals may defend rockwork or nesting areas, particularly in smaller aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Purple Chromis be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be kept with compatible individuals in a suitably sized aquarium, but territorial behaviour should be expected. Providing plenty of rockwork and space is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Purple Chromis eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey accept quality marine pellets and flakes along with mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp and other appropriately sized frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Purple Chromis need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwork is highly beneficial as it provides shelter, territories and areas for natural grazing and exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming all Chromis are peaceful schooling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurple Chromis can be significantly more territorial than Blue Green Chromis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping too many in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited territory can lead to persistent aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaves, crevices and visual barriers help distribute territories and reduce conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with timid fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir territorial behaviour can stress very passive or timid tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed controlled portions and maintain excellent water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917884076171,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug18_2026_03_28_52PM.png?v=1787030996","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/purple-chromis","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}