Species Profile
Orange Chromide
Etroplus maculatus
Also known as: Orange Etroplus
Cichlidspeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
7–8.5
Schooling
Group of 2+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, frozen brine shrimp, micro pellets, veggie flake
Notes
Small Asian cichlid — peaceful for a cichlid, gold body with dark spots. Tolerates fresh to low brackish (specific gravity up to 1.010). Pairs up and breeds readily on flat rocks; both parents fan the eggs.
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