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hi, i've recently been looking into keeping texas cichlids and i'd like to know if you have any experiences with them? thanks in advance...

While I haven't actually kept any Texas cichlids, I do know a bit about them. First, they can grow to around 10-11 inches. Secondly, they are aggressive fish. I would keep them in big tanks, with big fish that can defend themselves. They sound very interesting, though.

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by big you mean around 75 gallons?

Sure, a 75 gallon would probably be enough for a big 'ol Texas cichlid.

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And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."

if my grandma would let me i'd stick a 275g pond in the yard and fill it with bluegills, texas cichlids, mosquitofish, rosy red minnows, red crayfish, etc. it would be sooo kewl...

Well i kept 2 texas cichlid for 1.5 years, the texas have an extremely beautiful colour and this looks stunningly beautiful with black gravel.
Tip; fed them live food- brilliant colours

thank you.

These are beautiful fish. Be prepared to keep them in a tank without tank mates/other species. Males are larger and more colourful. I had a pair and they mated a few times. Very, very interesting behaviour. They prepare by digging in a cave or under a rock. They lay the eggs and guard them. Then they look after their babies very diligently. My male Tex died recently and I still have his mate.

Very interesting fish but a bit skittish esp when breeding. Even normally they freak if their tank is approached abruptly. Make sure the tank isn't in a traffic area of your house or room.

Make sure you have a big enough tank 4ft-6ft and be prepared for them to eat any plants you put in there down to a stick.

Feed larger food as they get bigger as the little stuff will stop tempting them and foul the tank.

Hope this helps you and anyone else researching Texas cics


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