The Texas Cichlid is a striking member of the cichlid family. It is also the only native member of the cichlid family native to North America. Native to the lower Rio Grande river basin, populations have been established throughout Central Texas. It's an interesting species due to the extended length of parental care provided by the parents. A typical pair consists of a larger male and a smaller female. Potentially growing to 12' or more, it's aggressive and territorial, it is only suited to larger aquariums with similar minded species. Readily accepts pellets and a wide variety of live foods including nightcrawlers and crickets.