Green Chromide Aquarium Care Guide
Etroplus suratensis
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a pair, larger for groups
- Compatibility: Can be kept with other similarly sized, robust brackish or hard freshwater species. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates. Best kept in pairs or small groups.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with stable water parameters. Benefits from a substrate of sand or fine gravel, plenty of hiding places among rocks and driftwood, and some open swimming areas. Can tolerate a range of salinities from freshwater to brackish (up to 1.010 specific gravity). Good water quality is crucial for their health and coloration.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-30°C (75-86°F)
- pH level
- 7.0-8.5
- Hardness
- 10-25 dGH
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