Aquarist Species: Herichthys carpintis ‘Escondido’
Aquarist: OhioZooKeeper
Species Profile: Herichthys carpintis
Common Name: Green Texas Cichlid or Pearlscale Cichlid
Species Photo by: Robert Henriksen
Description: A large Central American cichlid well established in the hobby. Adults display blue-green hues and reflective flecks on their flanks.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Central America
Distribution: Escondido
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2024
I will update with new photos once these guys settle in as they were taken not too long after being put in the tank. The LFS I purchased them from believes they are a pair, so we’ll see what happens!