{"id":12273,"date":"2026-02-17T23:15:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/short-body-green-texas-cichlid-herichthys-carpintis-10cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:15:34","slug":"short-body-green-texas-cichlid-herichthys-carpintis-10cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=short-body-green-texas-cichlid-herichthys-carpintis-10cm","title":{"rendered":"Short Body Green Texas Cichlid Herichthys Carpintis – 10cm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview:<\/strong>
The Short Body Green Texas Cichlid<\/strong> is a compact, high-impact variant<\/strong> of the classic Herichthys carpintis<\/em>, known for its brilliant emerald-green pearling<\/strong>, bold personality<\/strong>, and eye-catching body shape<\/strong>. Selectively bred for a stockier, shorter profile<\/strong>, this morph brings all the beauty and aggression of the standard Green Texas into a more space-efficient form<\/strong>\u2014perfect for display tanks and experienced cichlid keepers.<\/p>\n

Origin:<\/strong>
Originally from northeastern Mexico<\/strong>, H. carpintis<\/em> is found in rivers and lakes<\/strong> like the Rio P\u00e1nuco. The short body variant<\/strong> is a captive-bred morph<\/strong>, prized for its ornamental appeal and unique proportions.<\/p>\n

Feeding:<\/strong>
Omnivorous. Thrives on a high-quality pellet-based diet<\/strong>, along with frozen foods<\/strong> like krill, bloodworms, brine shrimp<\/strong>, and vegetable matter<\/strong> such as spirulina flakes or blanched greens. A varied diet enhances both health and coloration.<\/p>\n

Tank Mates:<\/strong>
Aggressive and territorial<\/strong>, especially when mature or breeding. Best kept with other robust Central or South American cichlids<\/strong>, large catfish, or solo in a species-specific setup<\/strong>. Not suitable for community tanks or delicate species.<\/p>\n

Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n