Etroplus maculatus
| Common Names: | Orange Chromide |
| Synonyms: | Chaetodon maculatus |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Western India and Sri Lanka. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Relatively peaceful. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Will eat almost any kind of food. Well-planted tank, but with open swimming areas. Brackish water is preferred, though not neccessary, for general well-being. If salt is added, put in one teaspoon of salt for every gallon of water. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 4cm (1.6") Female: 4cm (1.6") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Difficult to determine. |
| Breeding: | Brackish water beneficial. Eggs are layed on flat suface cleaned by parents. Parents take care of fry in pits dug in the substrate. |
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| Comments: | One of the few native Asian cichlids. The common name was derived from the orange spots on the wild-type form, not the overall color of a golden type developed in aquaria. A blue form is also available. |
| Main Colours: | Orange, Brown, Black |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Contributors: | gnr4ever8794 |
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