Common Name/s:	Orange Chromide
Distribution:	South Asia: India, Sri Lanka
Size:	3" - 4"
Tank size:	20 gallons
pH:	Slightly Alkalinic
Temperature:	68 - 79 F°
Diet:	Carnivorous

The orange Cromide is fairly peaceful when with fish of the same size but may eat smaller fish. The Orange cromide is unique in that it is one of 3 Asian cichlids. This fish also does better in brackish water (1tbsp / 1g). The Orange Cromide will defend it’s territory but it only claims a small area. Breeding habits of this cichlid is still unknown.

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