Chromis turning gold

BriansBrain · Nov 29, 2024

I’ve noticed this big chromis in an odd spot of the tank for where they usually are. I’ve never noticed this coloration in any of them. I think it’s beautiful. Maybe spawning?

FUNGI · Nov 29, 2024

Maybe....
3 reasons for color change:
Stress
Disease
Mating

Sean Clark · Nov 29, 2024

A male blue-green chromis will turn yellow when it's ready for sexy times or building a nest

FUNGI · Nov 29, 2024

Colors and Markings

The color of the Blue Green Chromis is a pale, shimmery light blue-green with an iridescent overlay. Male Blue Green Chromis will sometimes change colors during spawning—turning pale yellow—when they are ready to begin building a nest. Some individuals may have darker markings on their fins.

littlefoxx · Nov 29, 2024

BriansBrain said:
I’ve noticed this big chromis in an odd spot of the tank for where they usually are. I’ve never noticed this coloration in any of them. I think it’s beautiful. Maybe spawning?

Thats super pretty! And a really good picture

BriansBrain · Nov 29, 2024

Thanks, I’ll keep an eye out. There are two others of the group that swim around the yellowish one. The other four are business as usual

BriansBrain · Nov 29, 2024

I know they’re just chromis, but one of my favorite parts of the tank with them swimming in and out of the sps. It’ll make me happy if it is spawning activity, other than the always busy doing the business clowns lol

kevgib67 · Nov 29, 2024

BriansBrain said:
I’ve noticed this big chromis in an odd spot of the tank for where they usually are. I’ve never noticed this coloration in any of them. I think it’s beautiful. Maybe spawning?

Beautiful, I hope it is sexy time all the time!