Electric Blue Escondido Texas Cichlids

The Electric Blue Escondido Texas Cichlid will thrive in an aquarium with a sandy substrate and plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations. It typically will not eat ornamental plants, but it does like to do a fair amount of digging, so plants that attach to driftwood and rockwork are recommended. This color variant is typically not as aggressive as the typical “wild color” Texas Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus), so it is sometimes compatible with other peaceful and semi-aggressive fish too large to be considered prey, but is likely to be a dominant fish in the aquarium. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning. Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the Electric Blue Escondido Texas Cichlid. This fish can attain a considerable size of up to 8 inches (20 cm) or more, so most ornamental invertebrates will eventually be considered prey. If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether.

Feeding is simple for the unfussy Electric Blue Escondido Texas Cichlid. High-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods will all be readily accepted. Supplemental vegetable matter is also required. Quality and variety are the keys to a diet that will ensure that this fish maintains optimal health and coloration.