Chromis nitida
| Identification | Yellow-green body with a distinctive white patch on the dorsal region and a forked tail. Closely related to the Green Chromis but with more yellow-gold coloration. |
| Maximum Length | Up to 4 inches (10 cm) |
| Origin | Western Pacific — Great Barrier Reef, Australia |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 gallons |
| Reef Compatibility | Yes — excellent reef citizen |
Behavior
A schooling chromis best kept in groups of 5 or more. Peaceful and active, spending most time in the water column feeding on plankton. Excellent dither fish that encourages shy species to come out.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore. Feeds on zooplankton and algae. Accepts frozen mysis, brine shrimp, flake, and pellet foods readily.