Green Chromide Cichlid (Etroplus suratensis)
A hardy and attractive cichlid with vibrant green coloration and a peaceful demeanor, ideal for community tanks
The Green Chromide Cichlid is a captivating freshwater species known for its beautiful green to olive-green color, accented with lighter markings along its body. This species is native to the brackish waters of India and Sri Lanka but can adapt to freshwater conditions when kept in aquariums. The Green Chromide is a peaceful cichlid that behaves well in community tanks, particularly with other peaceful fish. It’s an adaptable species that can tolerate a range of water conditions, though it prefers slightly brackish water. Known for being hardy, the Green Chromide is relatively easy to care for and is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Peaceful community tanks, especially with other peaceful species
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Minimum Tank Size: 100 litres
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Temperature Range: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 7.0–8.0 (slightly brackish conditions preferred)
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Recommended School Size: 4 or more
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Compatibility: Peaceful; suitable with other peaceful species
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Max Size: 12–15 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
