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FAQs on the Cichlids called Chromides
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Brackish Tank Compatibility, Chromides 2/22/07
I have a 20 gallon planted saltless brackish tank containing a pair of
Malaysian wrestling halfbeaks and a wild type orange Chromide. The substrate is
comprised of washed beach sand to maintain a high pH and I have lowered the
water level to accommodate some emergent plants and create a swampy feel.
I wanted an archer but the tank is too small but I would like to add some more
surface dwelling fish to the tank. I have been doing some research on bettas and
gouramis and read that some are found in brackish coastal swamps and mangrove
forests. Would it be ok to add a longfin betta or would the Chromide be likely
to nip its fins? Would a three spot gourami be a better option? Yours Sincerely,
Adam H
< The Chromide would pick on the fins of the betta and the feelers or ventral
fins of the gourami.-Chuck>
Re: Tankmates In A Brackish Tank, Chromides f' as well -
02/22/07
I didn't think Chromides were overly friendly but I couldn't find much info
on their temperament. Can you suggest any more suitable, colorful, plant safe
tankmates? What about the short-finned fighting bettas? Adam
<There are many fish that tolerate some salt in their water verses those that
actually need it to be healthy. Many brackish water fish really don't go
together in terms of temperament or size. That is why you don't see too many
brackish water tanks. Try Celebes rainbows if you want a group of open water
active fish. Bumble bee gobies are always a cute little addition that stay close
to the bottom. I still think if you have more that one betta of any kind they
will fight.-Chuck>
Keeping Orange Chromides (Etroplus maculatus) in SW 1/17/07
Hello WetWebMedia Crew,
<Hi Adam, Pufferpunk here.>
I've done some reading on orange Chromides (Etroplus maculatus) but I cannot
find the info I want. I've read that this is a brackish water fish that
appreciates some salt in its water but I want to know if it can be maintained
under fully marine conditions. I have a marine tank planted with Halophila and I
read that Halophila beds are there natural environment so would it be ok to
convert them over to saltwater or are they predominately from fresher sections
of estuaries?
<I can find no literature that state these fish are ever found in SW. I'd keep
it in low to mid-range BW (1.005-12). ~PP>
Adam Harbeck
Asian Cichlid Problems 8/6/05
I have what I think is a Green Chromide.
< Go to fishbase.org and check out Etroplus for an ID.>
She changes colors from Orange/Yellow to a brown then a grey tiger stripe.
< Sounds like an orange Chromide, Etroplus maculatus. Stays small, around 3
inches.>
I found her with a eye that appears to be protruding out of the socket as if it
was swollen and very cloudy. I think she can see a little out of it. On the
other side of her body, her fin has a white speck that looks like ick on a gold
fish. She likes to tear up everything in her tank and has recently dug up her
bubbler. She is slow and does not respond vigorously like she used to. She is
the only fish in ever in the tank. Can you help? Melissa
< If this is a fresh water fish then these answers will apply. If it is a
saltwater fish then you will need to get more info for the crew on what you
have. There are three species of cichlids from Asia that all go by the name
Chromide. They are brackish and require some salt to the water. I would do a 30%
water change, clean the filter and vacuum the gravel. Add a tablespoon of rock
salt per 10 gallons of water. Treat with Metronidazole, or clout or a double
dose of Metronidazole.-Chuck>
Is it really a Chromide ? 8/7/05
Thanks for the advice. I'll get the rock salt tomorrow. She is indeed a
freshwater fish. If she is not the right species will the salt hurt her?
< The salt won't hurt but should probably not be used for a long term if not a
brackish water fish.-Chuck>
Is this really a Chromide? II 8/7/05
I looked at some pics of an orange Chromide and she is never that orange.
< Most photos of orange Chromides are in breeding dress. Normally they are not
very orange, especially when they are sick.>
She really looks like a green Chromide. Does this change your diagnosis on the
salt and Metronidazole?
< It will work for either one.-Chuck>
Is it an Orange Chromide? III 8/7/05
could be a convict.
< If you don't know what the fish is then you really don't know what its needs
are. While we guess at what fish you have you have lost a day that you could be
treating your fish and making it well. Convicts don't need the salt, but it
wouldn't hurt to use it while it is sick.-Chuck.>
Chromide Getting a Little Ragged 8/11/05
I saved this fish from being flushed because she was so aggressive to the
other fish in the tank where they kept her. I did not purchase her to know
what kind of fish she is. I got the rock salt and the Metronidazole and started
using it but she is looking pretty bad. Her fins are starting to look like they
are decaying
and she still will not eat. She is active though and will mouth some food.
Would it be a good thing to clean her gravel and do a partial water change
while I am treating her? How long can I leave the carbon out of her filter?
Thanks and say a prayer for her, Melissa
< Do a 30% water change while vacuuming the gravel. Get some Nitrofuranace and
treat as per the directions on the package. Clean the filter and remove the
carbon.-Chuck>
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