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Family: Cichlidae

Water:Freshwater

Species: Cichlasoma cyanoguttatum Common Name: Texas Cichlid
 

Natural Source: Central America, Southern Texas

Retail Source: captive-breed

Tank Habitat: likes rocks

Water Conditions:74-82¼, likes tall plants

see HBH's suggested water treatments: Termin-ITE

Temperment: aggressive, territorial

Full-Grown Length: 12 inches

Swimming Level: bottom

Skill Level (1-5): challenge 3

Diet: large sinking or floating pellets, worms, vegetable matter

see HBH suggested foods: African Cichilid Attack!,South American Cichlid Color, Soft & Moist Breeding Conditioner,Graze Flake,

Caution: needs large tank and good territory, will dig up plants, move rocks


Texas Cichlid

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