Brown Chromis Aquarium Care Guide
Chromis multilineata
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
- Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful reef-safe fish. Best kept in groups of 5 or more to reduce aggression among themselves and encourage natural schooling behavior. Avoid housing with aggressive or very large predatory fish.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for shelter and open swimming areas. A varied diet including high-quality flake food, pellets, and frozen preparations (e.g., mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, spirulina) is essential. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial for their health.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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