I’ve had this bad boy for possibly 6 years. He is very large for a Texas Cichlid but is a hybrid version of the original kind. He has become quite mellow in his old age and can be housed with almost anything. He is a very beautiful fish in person and stands out as the king of the tank he is in.
Common/ Trade name: Texas cichlid or Pearlscale cichlid
Max. size: 30 cm / 12 inches
pH range: 6.5 -- 8.0
dH range: 8-25
Temperature range: 72-82° F
Aggression : medium aggression for a cichlid. I find it to be a good community cichlid provided the tank is a reasonable size for an adult fish.