Tank setup
A minimum 100L aquarium suits Vanderbilt's Chromis. Provide hiding spots and stable water — this species thrives in a well-filtered community setup.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Vanderbilt's Chromis is a less common but beautiful cousin to the Green-Blue Chromis. This small fish has a lovely brownish-olive body that fades to a bright yellow posterior and tail, with thin, electric-blue horizontal stripes running along its flanks. Like other chromis, it is a peaceful, shoaling fish that thrives in groups and adds a great deal of activity to the upper water column. It's a great choice for nano-reefs or larger community tanks. They are planktivores by nature, appreciating multiple small feedings of mysis shrimp, copepods, and high-quality flake or pellet food throughout the day.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
reef safe
nano
easy
omnivore
shoaling
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Vanderbilt's Chromis healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Vanderbilt's Chromis is omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Vanderbilt's Chromis is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Vanderbilt's Chromis vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping marine fish?
Marine chemistry moves daily — the foundation sets keep calcium, alkalinity and magnesium honest.
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Vanderbilt's Chromis, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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