chromis compatibility

[_jayb_]

I am currently planning a reef tank \with the Waterbox REEF 70.2. I am trying to figure out what livestock I want. I was thinking about adding two different types of chromis: 5 blue/green chromis and 5 Vanderbuilt chromis. I know that generally chromis are compatible with each other, but are two different types safe to put in a tank together?

 

[susan ingram]

Yes they are!!! You will have some happy campers... I love mine and plan on doing the same. They are funny little guys!

 

[SaltyT]

No compatibly problems with the two. Vanderbilt are my favorite.

 

[_jayb_]

I've been asking around and I've heard that they pick each other off until there is only a single fish left. Have you had any problems with that? Any solutions?

 

[SaltyT]

Yes, blue/green chromis pick each other off. I've seen shoals of them work in very large tanks and public aquariums. My Vanderbilts didn't pick each other off but I only had them about a year before I had to re-home them for a move. Maybe someone else will chime in with their experience.

 

[Fonn]

I have no problem keeping them. Those chromis that died in captivity is largely due to pre-existing diseases upon arrival. Make sure all fish are healthy before any purchases.