Etroplus suratensis

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Green Chromide
Green Chromide
Species Etroplus suratensis
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 45.72 cm

12-18 " (30.5-45.7cm)

pH 7.5 - 8.5
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

300.15 K
80.6 °F
540.27 °R
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

12-30

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Green Chromide, Banded Chromide

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Chaetodon suratensis, Etroplus meleagris

[edit] Sexing

Can only be sexed when spawning by viewing the shape of the genital papilla.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This is a shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Smaller groups can result in the fish fighting amongst themselves. Can be kept with other peaceful but robust brackish tankmates such as Scats, Archerfish and Monos.

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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[edit] External links

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