Texas Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus)
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Texas Cichlid
Texas Cichlid
Herichthys cyanoguttatus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
25.4-30.5cm (10-12 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
20 -33 °C (68-91.4°F)
5-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Texas Cichlid, Rio Grande Cichlid, Rio Grande Perch
Additional scientific names
- Cichlasoma cynoguttatus
Origin
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Sexing
- It is difficult to sex these fish when juvenile. Older fish will be easier, with the female having more muted colouration and the male developing a nuchal hump.
Tank compatibility
- This fish can be territorial, so keep in male/female pairs or singly with similar-sized robust, semi-aggressive fish.
Diet
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Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
Texas Cichlid
Texas Cichlid
Texas Cichlid
Videos
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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