Texas Cichlid Fish Tank (Aquarium)

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Channel: Kashif khan · 2018 · Pets & Animals

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The Texas Cichlid can grow to a large size in your aquarium. Here are the facts on this aggressive fish known for its pearly iridescent speckling.

Fast Facts on Texas Cichlids
Scientific Name: Herichthys cyanoguttatus
Synonym: Cichlasoma cyanoguttatum, Cichlasoma pavonaceum, Herichthys cyanoguttatum, Heros pavonaceus, Parapetenia cyanostigma
Common Name: Pearl Cichlid, Rio Grande Cichlid, Rio Grande Perch, Texas Cichlid

Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Texas and northeast Mexico
Adult Size: 12 inches (30 cm)
Social: Aggressive and territorial
Lifespan: 10+ years
Tank Level: All
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallon
Diet: Carnivore/Omnivore
Breeding: Egg layer, open breeder
Care: Intermediate
pH: 6.5-7.5
Hardness: to 12 dGH
Temperature: 68-75°F ( 20-24°C)