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FishbrackishMedium
Orange Chromide Cichlid
Etroplus maculatus
Small orange cichlid from India and Sri Lanka. Peaceful for a cichlid and tolerates brackish water.
Min Tank20 gal
Temp72-82F
pH7-8.5
Tank Mates
- Knight Goby
- Brackish Molly
- Columbian Shark
Feeding Tips
Omnivore: flakes, pellets, frozen brine shrimp, blanched vegetables.
Care Level
Intermediate: peaceful but pairs become territorial when breeding
Beginner Tip
Keep in pairs or groups of 6+ to spread aggression.
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