Green Texas Cichlid

GREEN TEXAS CICHLID

Herichthys carpintis

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: North America – Northeastern Mexico

Adult Size: 10″–12″

Temperament: Aggressive / Highly Territorial

Care Level: ⭐ Moderate to Advanced

Tank Level: Middle / Bottom

🍽 DIET

Omnivore

Accepts: High-quality cichlid pellets, krill, shrimp, mussels, earthworms, insects, frozen foods, and occasional spirulina-based foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Best kept alone or with similarly sized, robust cichlids in a very large aquarium. Avoid small fish, shrimp, peaceful species, and delicate or slow-moving tankmates. Breeding pairs become extremely territorial and may attack other fish.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 7.0–8.5

Temperature: 72–82°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A powerful cichlid covered in brilliant turquoise-green pearling. Its intense coloration, bold personality, and impressive adult size make it a striking centerpiece fish.

📝 CARE NOTES

Provide a spacious aquarium with powerful filtration, open swimming space, and sturdy caves made from rocks or driftwood. Secure all decorations because adults dig and frequently rearrange their surroundings. Regular partial water changes are essential due to their size and heavy waste production.

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