{"product_id":"xl-carpintis-cichlid-7","title":"XL Carpintis Cichlid (6-7”)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eHerichthys cyanoguttatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eMaximum Size \u0026amp; Lifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eCan grow up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e12–13 inches (30–33 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eLifespan is typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size, Water Changes \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eMinimum \u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e for a single adult, \u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e125+ gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e for a pair or community setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"577\"\u003ePerform \u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e30–40% weekly water changes\u003c\/strong\u003e due to their heavy bioload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eProvide strong filtration, open swimming space, and hiding spots such as rocks and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"808\"\u003epH: \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e (slightly acidic to moderately alkaline)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eBest kept with other \u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"926\"\u003elarge, robust Central\/South American cichlids\u003c\/strong\u003e (such as Jack Dempsey, Green Terror, or Severums) in spacious tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eMay also work with large non-cichlid fish like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eplecos or silver dollars\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eAvoid small, timid, or slow-moving species—they may be attacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eOmnivorous—accepts a wide variety of foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eHigh-quality \u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003ecichlid pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e, frozen or live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, earthworms), and vegetable matter (blanched spinach, peas, spirulina).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eBenefit from a mixed diet to maintain coloration and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eThe Texas Cichlid is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eonly cichlid native to the United States\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically found in southern Texas and 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