Texas Cichlid

Herichthys cyanoguttatus

Minimum Tank Size

75+ gal

Temperature

72–82°F

PH

6.5–8.5

Adult Size

10–12 in

Temperament 

Aggressive, territorial

Care Difficulty

Advanced

Diet & Feeding

Provide a varied species-appropriate diet using a quality staple plus supplemental foods that match natural feeding behavior. Avoid overfeeding.

Care Instructions

Keep conditions stable around 72–82°F with suitable chemistry. Account for adult size, behavior, bioload, and escape risk where relevant.

Flow & Filtration

Use mature biological filtration and appropriate oxygenation/flow. Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero and manage nitrate through routine water changes.

Planted Tank Suitability

Plant compatibility varies with digging, grazing, size, and water chemistry. Use hardy or protected plants when necessary.

Tank Mate Compatibility

Good Tank Mates
  • Very Robust Large Cichlids

Use Caution 
  • Large Pleco

Avoid
  • Community Fish
  • Small Cichlids

Compatibility Notes

Large, powerful cichlid best kept singly or with carefully selected robust fish in very large systems.

Breeding Notes

Breeding strategy varies by species; provide appropriate spawning sites and separate fry or young when necessary.