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Texas Cichlid

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Texas Cichlid

Texas Cichlid

Scientific Name:

Cichlasoma cyanoguttatum
Other Names: Rio Grande Perch
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Texas, Northern Mexico
Adult Size: 4-12 inches (10-30 cm)
Social: Agressive
Lifespan: 10+ years
Tank Level: Bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer, open breeder
Care: Intermediate
pH: 7.0
Hardness: 5 - 12 dGH
Temperature: 68-75 F (20-24 C)

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