Texas Cichlid
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The Texas Cichlid, also known as Rio Grande Cichlid requires a tank of at least 50 gallons, with a fine sand bottom. The plants should be hardy as the Texas Cichlid will burrow around and attack them. The Texas Cichlid is sensitive to old water and requires frequent changes of 1/4-1/2 of the water weekly.
The females are less brightly colored and usually smaller then the males. Neutral water with soft to medium hardness, a pH of approximately 7.0, and temperatures of 77-82°F is recommended.
Texas Cichlids are open breeders that need well-oxygenated water. They spawn on cleaned rocks, laying up to 500 eggs. The fry are suspended from stones and guarded by both parents. The Texas Cichlid is not as diligent a parent as some cichlids and may eat their spawn. HABITAT: Mexico, also the USA south of Texas.
Compatibility: Similar sized New World Cichlids, some “Oddball fish” , Plecos, and Scavenger Catfish
Family: Cichlidae
Species: Cichlasoma cynoguttatus
Size: 12 in (30 cm)
Diet: Carnivorous
Temperament: Aggressive
TankConditions: 68-75°F; pH 6.5-7.5; dH
Those are Carpintes pictured not cynoguttatus.
July 6th, 2007 at 7:01 pm