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Electric Blue Texas Cichlid - (Herichthys carpintis)

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Electric Blue Texas Cichlid - (Herichthys carpintis)
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🐟 Electric Blue Texas Cichlid (Herichthys carpintis)

The Electric Blue Texas Cichlid is a striking color variant of the Texas cichlid, known for its vibrant electric blue coloration. Native to northeastern Mexico, this species is popular among cichlid enthusiasts for its bold colors and robust nature.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Electric Blue Texas Cichlid
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Herichthys carpintis
  • 🧬 Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
  • 🌎 Origin: Northeastern Mexico
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 25 cm (10 inches)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • ⚡ Semi-aggressive and territorial
  • 🏠 Requires spacious tanks with plenty of hiding spots
  • 🐠 Best kept with similarly sized robust fish or in species-only setups
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🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons or larger
  • 🪨 Provide rocks, caves, and driftwood for territory and shelter
  • 🏖️ Sand or fine gravel substrate
  • 💨 Moderate water flow with excellent filtration

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 7.0–8.0
  • 💧 Moderately hard water

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Electric Blue Texas Cichlid
🧬 Scientific Name Herichthys carpintis
🌍 Origin Northeastern Mexico
📏 Max Size Up to 25 cm (10 inches)
🕊️ Temperament Semi-aggressive, territorial
🛁 Tank Size 55 gallons or more
⚗️ pH Range 7.0–8.0
🌡️ Temperature 74–82°F (23–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous, pellets, flakes, live/frozen foods
🐠 Ideal For Species-only tanks, robust community setups

📝 Snippet

The Electric Blue Texas Cichlid (Herichthys carpintis) is a bold and beautiful cichlid from northeastern Mexico. It thrives in spacious tanks with plenty of hiding places and is suited for experienced aquarists.

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