Orange chromide
Pseudetroplus maculatus · Cichlidae
Also known as Chromide cichlid
Intermediate
A small South Indian cichlid from Kerala backwaters; peaceful, and it eats Ich cysts off other fish.
In short: An orange chromide needs at least 110 L (29 US gal), water at 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) and pH 7–8.2. It is peaceful, kept in pairs or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 7–8.2
- Adult size
- 8 cm (3.1 in)
- Group size
- 2+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 7–8.2
- Hardness
- 8–25 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–6 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — pellets, frozen foods, algae.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Kerala and Sri Lankan backwaters
- Water type
- Brackish
- Biotope
- Coastal lagoons and estuaries with plants
- Natural conditions
- Hard water, optional light salt to about 1.005.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 2 fish
- Swims
- All levels
- Good tank mates
- GlassfishMollyGreen chromide
- Avoid
- Large aggressive cichlidsSoft acidic setups
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males are more intensely orange when breeding.
- Notes
- Substrate spawner; both parents guard fry.
- Common ailments
- IchAggression while spawning
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