• Name:

    Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis

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  • Family: Pomacentridae
  • Species: Chromis
  • Scientific Name: Chromis insolata
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Also Know As:

| Sunshine Fish

| Olive Chromis

| Purple and Yellow Chromis

General info about Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis

The Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis is a peaceful and active species that can grow up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. They are a bright and colorful species, with a bright purple head and yellow body. They can be kept in a community tank with other peaceful species, but should be kept in groups of at least 6 individuals to reduce stress.

Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis Diet & Nutrition

The Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis is an omnivorous species that will eat a variety of foods. They can be fed a combination of flake, frozen, and live foods. It is important to provide a balanced diet that includes both plant and animal matter.

Determining Sex of Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis

There are no obvious external differences between males and females.

Breeding & Spawning Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis

The Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis has not been bred in captivity.

Common Diseases with Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis

The Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis is generally hardy and disease-resistant when kept in a well-maintained aquarium. However, they are susceptible to the same diseases as other saltwater species, such as ich, velvet, and bacterial infections. It is important to maintain good water quality and avoid overcrowding to prevent disease outbreaks.

Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis Origin

The Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis is found in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Maldives, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Caution with Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis

The Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis is generally a peaceful and non-aggressive species. However, they may become territorial when kept in small aquariums with limited hiding spaces.

Acclimating Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis

When introducing the Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis to a new aquarium, it is important to acclimate them slowly to avoid stress and potential health issues. This can be done by floating the sealed bag in the aquarium for about 30 minutes to allow the temperature to equalize, then slowly adding small amounts of aquarium water to the bag over a period of several hours.
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Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis Chromis Pomacentridae Chromis insolata The Purple and Yellow Sunshine Chromis is a peaceful and active species that can grow up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. They are a bright and colorful species, with a bright purple head and yellow body. They can be kept in a community tank with other peaceful species, but should be kept in groups of at least 6 individuals to reduce stress. PalaciosAn

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