{"product_id":"texas-cichlid","title":"Texas Cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10862483138719831596\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Texas Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10862483138719831596\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexas Cichlids (\u003cem\u003eHerichthys cyanoguttatus\u003c\/em\u003e) are known for their vibrant coloration, aggressive temperament, and large size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10862483138719831811\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are native to the Rio Grande basin in Texas and northeastern Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10862483138719832026\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult males can reach 12 inches in length and develop a distinctive nuchal hump on their head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10862483138719832241\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales are typically smaller, around 8 inches, and may have more black markings, especially during breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10862483138719832456\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir base color is often a pearly gray, with iridescent blue or green scales and spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10862483138719832671\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey also exhibit vertical black bars and dark blotches along the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"57c3e252-3608-46e3-bae0-c8f3c6ed2a6c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature: 68-91 °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater pH: 6.0-7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Group: Solitary or Mated Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivorous; Commercial Flakes with Spirulina, blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini), chopped mussels, prawns, tilapia, shrimp, earthworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: Green Terror Cichlid, Silver Dollar, Common Pleco, Oscar, Electric Blue Acara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"4\"-5\"","offer_id":52359416184964,"sku":"sku-42681860227166","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/GettyImages-98193530-58406d853df78c0230320670.jpg?v=1782006582","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/texas-cichlid","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}