Green Texas Cichlid Care Guide
Herichthys cyanoguttatus
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Bioload Score
7600
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 12.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 190L (50 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Other semi-aggressive cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid keeping them with smaller, more peaceful fish.
Good to Know
Green Texas Cichlids can be territorial and aggressive, especially during breeding.
Gender Differences
Males are generally larger and may display more intense coloration during breeding.
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