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Brown Chromis Aquarium Care Guide

Chromis multilineata

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Keeping Brown Chromis in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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