I found a pretty interesting little fish today at the fish store. It was unlabled and in a 'relinquishment" tank.
The guy in there refered to it as an Electric Blue Texas Cichlid. That was a product of selective breeding and genetic modification.
Honestly, that doesn't appeal to me. I enjoy nature.. That's why I love aquaria in the first place. But it is absolutely stunning even as a fry. Also, his fins are torn up and the water didn't look like the best quality.. And i can't stand that. I never could. So i pulled the trigger and spent 25 bucks on a tiny fish.
I currently have 7 Green Texas Cichlids ranging from around 5-13 inches. Obviously, he would be food in there immediately.. So he's in a 30gal for now. I'll post pictures on here.
Anyone have any experience with these beauties? Or a similar story involving success? I've seen a ton of acara and jd with the heavy blue but not Texas. Being from Texas myself, i was so drawn to it.
The guy in there refered to it as an Electric Blue Texas Cichlid. That was a product of selective breeding and genetic modification.
Honestly, that doesn't appeal to me. I enjoy nature.. That's why I love aquaria in the first place. But it is absolutely stunning even as a fry. Also, his fins are torn up and the water didn't look like the best quality.. And i can't stand that. I never could. So i pulled the trigger and spent 25 bucks on a tiny fish.
I currently have 7 Green Texas Cichlids ranging from around 5-13 inches. Obviously, he would be food in there immediately.. So he's in a 30gal for now. I'll post pictures on here.
Anyone have any experience with these beauties? Or a similar story involving success? I've seen a ton of acara and jd with the heavy blue but not Texas. Being from Texas myself, i was so drawn to it.