#orange chromide

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So I have a problem - I see Orange Chromides at the store, I buy them. I went to Petco today looking for marine salt... walked out with two Chromides and no salt. Wah wahhhh. I just feel bad because I’m sure most that get bought do not get kept in brackish water and my 125 tank still has lots of stocking space. The paler ones are the new dudes; they will color up soon!

Plus Chromides are super fun. Definitely the neatest Cichlids I’ve owned.

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For the second time in 6 years, I found Orange Chromides at a local pet shop! I bought 3 and they are currently in a Quarantine Tank. I found them just in time too; I am in process of obtaining a 125-150 gallon brackish tank and they would be great inclusions once they have a clean bill of health.

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Pictures from when my Orange Chromides spawned. Sadly I don’t think they were viable because I never saw any fry at all.

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Orange Chromides

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Orange Chromide - Etroplus Maculatus

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Orange Chromide Genus: Etroplus Species: E. maculatus Maximum Size: 3" Aggression: Low to Mid Temperature: 75-80 F pH: 8-9 Hardness: 12-25 dH Brackish Tolerance: 1.002-1.010 Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons for single, 30 gallons for groups Feeding: Dry foods like algae-based flakes and pellets make good staple. Smaller thawed frozen foods like brine shrimp and Mysis occasionally. Vegetable matter like peas and cucumber should be supplemented occasionally Notes: Chromides (genus Etropus) are the only Cichlids native to India, and Orange Chromides are the smallest member of this genus. Chromides are fairly mild for cichlids and can be kept in peaceful communities. Like most cichlids, however, they can be aggressive during spawning and should be kept with faster, aware fish who will be able to avoid belligerent fish.

Orange Chromides are pit spawners and will rearrange substrate as they see fit; sand is appreciated over gravel due to this. As a result, though, they may uproot more delicate plants like Anacharis and Hornwort. Best plant choices are epiphytes like Java Fern and Anubias or deeply buried plants with robust root systems like Vals.

Orange Chromides exhibit sympatric behavior with Green Chromides (E. suratensis) in the wild, grazing their fins and bodies to remove parasites.

Sources

(3f) Cichlids (Family Cichlidae), Neale Monks

Etroplus maculatus - Orange Chromide, Seriously Fish

The Cichlid Fishes: Nature's Grand Experiment in Evolution, George Barlow

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