• Name:

    Lemon Chromis

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  • Family: Pomacentridae
  • Species: Chromis
  • Scientific Name: Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis
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Also Know As:

| Ternate Damsel

| Yellow Staghorn Damsel

General info about Lemon Chromis

The Lemon Chromis, also known as the Ternate Damsel, is a popular species in the aquarium trade due to its bright yellow coloration. It has a slender body and can grow up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. In the wild, these fish can be found in coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region.

Lemon Chromis Diet & Nutrition

In the aquarium, Lemon Chromis should be fed a varied diet of high-quality flake food, frozen or live brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp. They may also eat small amounts of algae and copepods.

Determining Sex of Lemon Chromis

It is difficult to determine the sex of Lemon Chromis visually as males and females look similar.

Breeding & Spawning Lemon Chromis

Lemon Chromis are known to be prolific spawners and will spawn in the aquarium under the right conditions. However, raising the fry can be challenging.

Common Diseases with Lemon Chromis

Lemon Chromis can be susceptible to various aquarium diseases, including ich and marine velvet. It is important to maintain good water quality and avoid overcrowding to prevent diseases.

Lemon Chromis Origin

Lemon Chromis are native to the Indo-Pacific region, specifically the waters around Indonesia and the Philippines.

Caution with Lemon Chromis

Lemon Chromis are generally peaceful and can be kept with other non-aggressive fish. However, they may become territorial and aggressive towards other fish of the same species or similar appearance.

Acclimating Lemon Chromis

When introducing Lemon Chromis to a new aquarium, it is important to acclimate them slowly to the new water parameters. This can be done by slowly adding small amounts of aquarium water to their transport bag over the course of 1-2 hours.
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Lemon Chromis Chromis Pomacentridae Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis The Lemon Chromis, also known as the Ternate Damsel, is a popular species in the aquarium trade due to its bright yellow coloration. It has a slender body and can grow up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. In the wild, these fish can be found in coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. PalaciosAn

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