Description
Texas Cichlid – Bold, Beautiful, and Full of Attitude
The Texas Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus) is a striking and powerful freshwater fish, native to the rivers of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. Known for its iridescent blue-green body covered in shimmering pearly spots, the Texas Cichlid stands out as one of the most eye-catching and aggressive members of the cichlid family.
With its robust build, strong personality, and vibrant coloration that intensifies with age, this fish is a true centerpiece for any large cichlid tank. While hardy and adaptable, the Texas Cichlid is best suited for experienced aquarists who can manage its territorial behavior and provide ample space for swimming and establishing dominance.
Key Features:
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Coloration: Metallic blue-green body with pearly white spots and dark vertical bars
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Temperament: Highly aggressive and territorial—ideal for species-only tanks or large, aggressive community setups
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Size: Can grow up to 12 inches in adulthood
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 75 gallons with strong filtration, hiding spots, and open space
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Diet: Omnivorous—enjoys pellets, live/frozen foods, and plant matter
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Compatibility: Best kept with other large, aggressive cichlids or alone
The Texas Cichlid is a dynamic and visually stunning fish, perfect for aquarists looking to add a bold, challenging, and truly unique species to their collection.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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