Bicolour Chromis
A chromis split sharply into black at the front and white at the rear. Hardy, peaceful and best kept in a group.
Feeding
Planktivore. Frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp and quality marine pellets, twice daily.
Compatibility
Reef safe and peaceful. Keep in a group of six or more; in small numbers they reduce their own group until one remains.
Behaviour and personality
Shoals in open water above the rockwork, feeding from the water column.
Before you buy
The common mistake is buying three. Chromis whittle small groups down to a single fish, so buy six or more at once and give them open swimming space.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Bicolour Chromis |
| Brand | Real Aquatics |
| Feeding Type | Planktivore |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Group Size Recommendation | 6 or more |
FAQ
What is the feeding behavior of Bicolour Chromis?
Bicolour Chromis are planktivores and should be fed frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, and quality marine pellets twice daily.
Are Bicolour Chromis safe for a reef tank?
Yes, Bicolour Chromis are reef safe and do not pose a threat to corals or other reef inhabitants.
How many Bicolour Chromis should I buy?
Buy six or more to avoid group reduction, as Chromis tend to reduce small groups to a single fish.
Penelope Duncan –
Bought six Bicolour Chromis for my reef tank. They are active and peaceful, staying in the open water above the rocks. Feeding them twice daily with mysis and brine shrimp is easy and they seem to enjoy it. The color contrast is striking and they look natural in the tank.
Chloe Thomson –
Initially worried about them reducing the group, but after buying six, they formed a stable shoal. They don’t bother corals and are a nice addition to the tank. Just make sure there’s enough open space.
Mary Davies –
The fish are hardy and easy to care for. I feed them twice a day with enriched brine shrimp and marine pellets. They swim in the upper water column and look vibrant. A great choice for a reef tank with space.