Strange looking chromis...

Well, my 45 FOWLR is coming along quite nicely. I took my time cycling it, mainly because I was saving money for my new MH for the 75. Now that I finally have them, I'm ready to move along, still slowly though, with the 45. I rearranged the rock and put some pieces in the 75. Not sure if I'm happy with the aquascaping in the 45, but it's ok for now. I purchased three green chromis about a week ago as my first fish. These little guys are really strange looking! Instead of being the typical bluish green color, they tend to be more grayish. They also have a thin yellow stripe slightly below the dorsal fin and a yellow dot at the base of the tail. Anyone every heard of these chromis, or have I got a mutant lot... Waiting to get pics back today and hopefully I can post a good one...

 

like this one?

 

Orange line Chromis

The Orange Line Chromis, sometimes called the Spiny Chromis, is found in schools throughout the reefs of the Indian Ocean. This fish as a juvenile is blue in color with a broken orange line running horizontally from the gill plate to the tail. As the fish matures, it gradually changes color to a brownish appearance with a white tail.

It is a very hardy fish found in a variety of aquariums. It is commonly kept long term, in small schools, and is a great candidate for the reef aquarium. It is a peaceful fish, and adds a dramatic effect to the tank. The Orange Line Chromis will live from 8-15 years in an aquarium in water of good quality.

The diet should be varied and consist of meaty items, herbivore flakes, and frozen preparations. Using vitamin-enriched foods may help to preserve the bright color.

 

wow!! thanks David..that's them!! I have looked high and low and found nothing even remotely close. I'll have to let my LFS know what they are, as they had never seen them before!! Thanks again!!

 

If you want more info PM Gresham, I think I saw those in his wharehouse.

(David, please use quotes when quoting. )

 

Oooops! Ma' Bad.