Texas Cichlid

Texas Cichlid for Sale: Buy Live Texas and Red Texas Cichlids Online

Shopping for a Texas Cichlid for sale? Order a juvenile and you get a hardy, intelligent fish that grows into a 12″ showpiece covered in shimmering blue-white pearl spots. Herichthys cyanoguttatus is the only cichlid native to the United States, and it is a top pick for keepers of big American cichlids. You can also buy the hybrid Red Texas, one of the most wanted fish among monster-fish fans.

Texas Cichlid Varieties and Sizes

Every variety is offered in three juvenile sizes: Small (1-2″), Medium (2-3″) and Large (3-4.5″).

• Texas Cichlid: the classic wild type with a gray-green body and dense pearl spotting.
• Green Texas: a heavily spangled, green-toned form, often sold as Herichthys carpintis.
• Electric Blue Texas: a line bred for intense blue speckling.
• Red Texas: a hybrid with a red or orange base and speckles; color develops as the fish matures.

Quick Facts

• Scientific name: Herichthys cyanoguttatus (Red Texas is a hybrid)
• Adult size: up to 12″
• Minimum tank: 50-75 gallons, larger for adults
• Temperament: aggressive and territorial
• Care level: moderate
• Water parameters: 68-75°F, pH 6.5-7.5
• Diet: omnivore; cichlid pellets, frozen foods, krill and vegetables

Care and Tank Setup

Texas Cichlids are strong, messy eaters, so plan for powerful filtration and weekly partial water changes. Use a sand or smooth gravel substrate, since they love to dig and rearrange the tank. Set heavy rocks and driftwood directly on the bottom glass, and skip delicate plants. A juvenile can start in a 50 gallon tank, but an adult needs 75 gallons or more. Feed a high-quality cichlid pellet as a staple with frozen foods and blanched vegetables for color and health.

Tank Mates

This is an aggressive fish, so choose large, robust companions and give everyone room. Options in big tanks include the Albino Oscar, the Salvini Cichlid and large plecos. Red Texas keepers often admire the Red Hump Head Flowerhorn, a hybrid with a similar attitude, but keep flowerhorns and Red Texas in separate tanks. Fellow tough cichlids such as our new Red Devil Cichlid and Midas Cichlid can share only very large aquariums with plenty of territory. Avoid small or peaceful fish.

Why Buy Your Texas Cichlid From Aquarium Live Fish Store

Buy your Texas Cichlid online from Aquarium Live Fish Store and get a healthy, acclimated fish that is carefully packed and shipped to your door, ready to grow into the centerpiece of your cichlid tank.

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