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<b>Common Names:</b> Texas Cichlid
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Herichthys cynoguttatus</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cichlidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.5-7.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 68-75°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 5-12 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 10 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 12 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 50g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> 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.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with Plecos.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> fine sand bottom. There should be rocks and roots for them to hide among. The plants should be hardy as the Texas Cichlid will burrow around and attack them. The Texas Cichlid uses floating plants as a cover. Also requires 1/4-1/2 water changes weekly.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Northern Mexico, Texas
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