What fish can live with Green Chromide?

Green Chromide pairs well with Figure 8 Puffer, Green Spotted Puffer, Mono Sebae, Knight Goby, Violet Goby, Atlantic Mudskipper. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Green Chromide

Etroplus suratensis

Also known as: Pearl Spot, Banded Etroplus

Cichlidssemi-aggressive

Adult size

16″

Minimum tank

125 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

7.5–8.5

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~3″ and reaches 16″ over ~2 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Veggie flake, blanched lettuce, spirulina pellets, frozen krill

Notes

Big green-and-pearl Asian cichlid. The largest of the Etroplus and a serious tank investment. Adults need brackish (specific gravity 1.005–1.015) for long-term health and don't survive in pure freshwater for more than a few years. Territorial during breeding.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Green Chromide

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Green Chromidein a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.