Etroplus maculatus (Orange Chromide) — 4–5 cm Large Plecos Dietary Needs: Offer high-quality pellets

Dietary Needs: Offer high-quality pellets

reaching up to approximately 4

he guards the fry until they hatch and become free-swimming (usually within a few days)

These are peaceful schooling fish

It has a stocky

Etroplus maculatus (Orange Chromide) — 4–5 cm Large Plecos Dietary Needs: Offer high-quality pelletsOverview The Orange Chromide is a peaceful, medium sized cichlid native to southern India and Sri Lanka. Known for its vivid orange yellow body and subtle spotting, this species reaches a size of approximately 35 inches (7. 613 cm), with most wild specimens maxing out around 9 cm It thrives in freshwater or lightly brackish conditions and is valued in the aquarium hobby for its unique coloration and parental care. Care Instructions Tank Size: Start