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.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Orange Chromide
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Orange 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.
Figure 8 Puffer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Mono Sebae
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bumblebee Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Knight Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Violet Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Atlantic Mudskipper
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Banded Archerfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Spotted Scat
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Silver Mono
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Colombian Shark Catfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Green Chromide
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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