Green Chromis tank mates
Chromis viridis
5 rated pairings from the Green Chromis care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Green Chromis needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar peaceful temperament and reef-safe behavior; both thrive in established reef systems
Pink Skunk Clownfish
Amphiprion perideraion
30 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful reef fish with compatible water requirements and non-aggressive nature
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Reef-safe invertebrate that will not compete with chromis and provides beneficial cleaning behavior
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful reef fish that occupy different tank zones and have similar care needs
Fire Shrimp
Lysmata debelius
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful reef shrimp with compatible saltwater requirements; chromis are too small to threaten them
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.