Saltwater
Chocolatedip chromis
Pycnochromis dimidiatus
Pomacentridae, Chrominae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 9 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 28 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs. Abundant, in large aggregations over reef tops and upper edges of slopes. Usually seen solitary in reefs, staying close to the substrate in depths of about 10 m. Diurnal species. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Chromis dimidata
- Chromis dimidiata
- Chromis dimidiate
- Chromis dimidiatus
- Heliastes dimidiatus
In other languages
- Chokolade-jomfrufisk
- Bicolor damselfish, Chocolate dip, Chocolate dip damselfish, Half-and-half chromis, Two-tone puller, Twotone chromis
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.