Texas Cichlid

Common NameTexas Cichlid Other Common NamesRio Grande Perch Scientific NameCichlasoma cyanoguttatum FamilyCichlidae CommunityAggressive ClassCichlids Temperature78 ºF Swimming RangeBottom Adult Length9-12 inches Feeding HabitsFresh spinach, lettuce, zucchini and peas. Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted. CompatibilityA territorial fish that is intolerant of their own kind. Peaceful with other similar sized cichlids, unless they are breeding. HabitatTexas: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood. Live plants are not recommended for decoration, as the cichlids will destroy them. BreedingDuring spawning up to 500 eggs may be produced. Both parents will care for the fry, but if they feel threatened, they will eat their brood. Additional CommentsTexas Cichlids are very sensitive to poor water quality.