Chromis viridis (Green Castagnole)

Huge rallies often appear above corals in branches in sheltered areas. Juvenile benches prowl above smaller isolated coral heads, where they find refuge.

The Viridis chromis is a fish from the pomacterrida family, commonly known as Green Demoiselle or Chromis Demoiselle. It is about 10 cm long and is characterized by its bright green color, with a black band that crosses the eyes. The Viridis chromis is from the warm waters of the Indian and peaceful oceans, where it lives in benches in coral reefs.

Viridis chromis is a gregarious and peaceful fish, which can easily live in community with other species of reef fish. He is active and lively, and likes to hide in the crevices and interstices of coral reefs. Viridis chromis feeds mainly on plankton, small crustaceans and small fish, which it captures by filtering water through its gills.

Viridis chromis is a popular aquarophilia fish, due to its bright color and gregarious behavior. It is generally easy to maintain in aquarium, provided that it provides an environment suitable for its needs, with hot and well oxygenated water, and a substrate rich in corals and algae. Viridis chromis is also used in fish farm, where it is high for its flesh and for reproduction.

No differences between males and females. The males may be larger!

Possible, but the breeding of small ones is reserved for specialists.