HerichthysCarapinte
Blue Texas Cichlid
Size: Most Carapinte will reach 6-10" in captivity.
Origin: North Mexico: Tampico, Rio Tamesoe, Rio Verde - Several location variantes are found in these areas. Some are nearly all blue.
Temperment: Can be very aggressive sometimes, although most are not extreme in their aggression toward tankmates and can be kept with other fish without to much conflict in a tank of appropriate size.
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Availability: A very common cichlid. I bought mine for $2.50 US
May be Confused With: This fish is very often confused with cyanuguttatum (The Texas Cichlid).

  I bought a little 1.5" Carapinte back in Febuary 2002. The little guy went into the 500g with some larger 3-5" cichlids. I originally thought he probably wouldn't make it with all of those bigger cichlids around, and called him a "Feeder Fish" for several days. But he did just fine and is now pushing 5". He is very attractive with his dark gray background color and large pearly blue spots, and attracts much attention from viewers. He is also very peaceful with the other fish and I have
never had problems with him fighting. This is definantly a fish that I would recommend to others. You wll not be disapointed with the coloration or personality of this fish.
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