Remarks: Green Chromides (Etroplus suratensis) are one of the few cichlids from Asia, and they can be kept in freshwater or brackish water. They occur in mostly brackish estuaries in India and Sri Lanka, where they swim among mangrove roots. They are relatively peaceful except when spawning, and they will happily share a large tank with robust dither fish such as large Cyprinids (Dawkinsia spp.), livebearers, and Rainbowfish.

Scientific Name: Etroplus suratensis

Common Name: Green Chromide

Max Size: 12″

pH: 7.0-8.5

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 70-82

Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive

Region of Origin: Asia

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Large schooling fish, peaceful or semi-aggressive cichlids, loaches.

Tank Mate Options:

• Clown Loach