Chromis questions

[bawood]

I currently have a 25 gallon eclipse converted to a more reef friendly set-up. Right now my only fish is a firefish. I have lots of vivid live rock and a healthy cleaner crew. I was thinking of my next fish and was thinking a green chromis would look really nice in my tank. However I've noticed that firefish(at least mine) are pretty skittish and timid. I don't want to get a fish that is going to take over and I know Chromis are a type of damsel.
Are they agressive or territorial like other damsels?
Thanks,
Bryce

 

[lil ape]

I had a green chromis in my 20 gallon and it got along great with everyone else in my tank. and it was never aggressive like a damsel. And it never fought for territory But it died about 2 months ago, so i might buy a new one.

 

[f14peter]

I don't have any experience (yet) with chromis, but I recall reading that some are not very aggressive and as they tend to occupy the upper portion of the water column, don't compete for space with too many other specimens.
There's a specific term which escapes me right now, but they can also "encourage" shyer fish to come out in the open more often, probably due to their social behavior/schooling.

 

[ecooper]

I have 3 green chromis. They chase each other around nearly all the time. They do hit each other and a couple have marks on them. However, they've never bothered any other fish - just each other.

 

[imurnamine]

Chromis are among the most peaceful of the Damsels.

 

[bawood]

What's the mimimum space per specimen. I'm assuming about 20 gallons each.

 

[scrapman]

I have 5 blue/green Chromis in a 90 gal. It's great, they swim in school most of the time, eat like pigs, never bother their tankmates (2 common clown and a blue/yellow tail Damsel).

 

[maintman02]

I have 6 green chromis in my 180gal. tank and they get along great with all my other fish.