russ757

Hi i was wondering if texas cichlids are really found in texas and if so where in Texas?

jgon_

Doing a quick search since I don't know much about cichlids...

http://fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=3614

one of the pictures also states landings in Bracketville, TX, Pinto Creek...if that means anything to you.

russ757

Wow thats cool ive seen them in some ponds around here and thought they were peoples old pets maybe i should catch one XD

gmen4life

they look fun

russ757

Yes im going to try and catch one while fishing just to look at it (i wont keep it or hurt it)

jgon_

Be sure to bring a camera with you so you can share with us!

russ757

Oh i will sound very aggressive and fun to catch might go fishing as early as August.8

JennDFK

I snorkel in the San Marcos River in Texas. There are many Rio Grande Cichlids (that's what people in Texas call them) everywhere in the river. There are also bass, garr, billions of plecos (thanks to aquarists), Tilapia (imported), and these beautiful schools of Mexican tetras. The cichlids are quite stunning.

btate617

This is an old thread but there are many cichlids to be found in Texas, sadly it is much like Florida not as bad though.... yet.

However the Texas cichlid (Herichthys Cyanoguttatus) is the only cichlid native to the United States.


Brian