{"product_id":"red-texas-cichlid-grade-a-peeling-skin","title":"Red Texas Cichlid - Grade A (Peeling Skin) *Pre-order Only*","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"471\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eRed Texas Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking hybrid fish, prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eintense red coloration, pearly iridescence, and bold personality\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Grade A variant is in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"240\"\u003epeeling stage\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning its colors are still developing, and over time, it will shed its juvenile pattern to reveal a more vivid red base with flecks of white or blue. Each Red Texas develops uniquely, with some achieving deep, fiery red hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"765\" class=\"\"\u003eKnown for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eaggressive and territorial nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, Red Texas Cichlids require a \u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"598\"\u003elarge aquarium with strong filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are best housed with \u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"683\"\u003erobust, similarly aggressive tank mates or kept alone\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"708\"\u003ehigh-protein diet\u003c\/strong\u003e supports their growth, coloration, and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"843\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"843\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Advanced (requires experience with aggressive cichlids)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"892\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"892\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e – Aggressive and territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"923\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"923\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e – 10 to 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"981\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"981\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e – 75 gallons minimum (larger preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1016\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1016\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e – 78°F to 84°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1101\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1101\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Carnivore (high-quality pellets, frozen foods, occasional live foods)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1125\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1125\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e – 7.0 to 8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1256\" class=\"\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eRed Texas Cichlids can be unpredictable in temperament. A spacious tank and careful selection of tank mates are crucial.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1325\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eThis listing is for 1 Grade A Red Texas Cichlid (Peeling Skin).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46514111348958,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Untitleddesign-69.png?v=1747791240","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/red-texas-cichlid-grade-a-peeling-skin","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}