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Green Chromide Aquarium Care Guide

Etroplus suratensis

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Keeping Green Chromide in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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