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Our Guide To Keeping Green Texas Cichlid Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Herichthys carpintis
- Common name: Green Texas Cichlid
- Family: Cichlidae
- Origin: Eastern Mexico, particularly the Pánuco River basin
- Adult length: 25 to 30 cm
- Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
- Diet: Omnivore
- Care Level: Moderate to Advanced
- Temperament: Aggressive and territorial
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Tank Setup:
- Green Texas Cichlids need a spacious tank, ideally 300L or more, to thrive and establish territory.
- Provide a rocky aquascape with caves, driftwood, and robust décor to allow for territorial boundaries.
- Use tough or artificial plants, as they tend to dig and may uproot delicate greenery.
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Water Parameters:
- Maintain a pH between 6.5 and 8.0.
- Temperature should be kept between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).
- Water hardness should be moderate to hard.
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Use a high-capacity filter like a canister or sump to handle bioload and maintain excellent water quality.
- Moderate flow is ideal to simulate riverine conditions without stressing the fish.
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Diet:
- Feed a high-quality cichlid pellet or flake as a base.
- Supplement with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, krill, and brine shrimp.
- Include some vegetable matter like spirulina flakes or blanched spinach to maintain digestion and colouration.
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Tank mates:
- Best kept with other large, robust cichlids or armored catfish like plecos.
- Do not house with small or peaceful species, as they may be bullied or eaten.
- Use caution with mixing males and females unless breeding is intended, as aggression may spike during spawning.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Green Texas Cichlids are intelligent, aggressive, and highly territorial, especially in confined spaces.
- They may become more manageable with age, but should always be monitored in community tanks.
- Best suited for species-only setups or carefully planned cichlid communities with ample space and visual breaks.
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