Texas Cichlid

The Texas cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus, formerly Cichlasoma cyanoguttatum) is a freshwater fish of the cichlid family. Also known as Rio Grande cichlid, this species is originated from the lower Rio Grande drainage in Texas and Northeastern Mexico, particular on the sandy bottom of deep rivers. This is the only cichlid species native to the United States.
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Common Name
Texas Cichlid
Other Common Names
Rio Grande Perch
Scientific Name
Cichlasoma cyanoguttatum
Family
Cichlidae
Community
Aggressive
Class
Cichlids
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Bottom
Adult Length
9-12 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, lettuce, zucchini and peas. Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.
Compatibility
A territorial fish that is intolerant of their own kind. Peaceful with other similar sized cichlids, unless they are breeding.
Habitat
Texas: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood. Live plants are not recommended for decoration, as the cichlids will destroy them.
Breeding
During spawning up to 500 eggs may be produced. Both parents will care for the fry, but if they feel threatened, they will eat their brood.
Additional Comments
Texas Cichlids are very sensitive to poor water quality.