Common Name/s:	Pearl-scaled Cichlid; Carpintis; Texas Cichlid
Distribution:	Central America
Size:	8" - 12"
Tank size:	50 gallons
pH:	Neutral
Temperature:	73 - 86 F°
Diet:	Omnivorous

The Carpintis is an large cichlid with attractive body patterns. This fish likes open water and requires territory such as large rocks or driftwood for hiding place. This fish also digs so plants are not recommended. Feeding is not a problem as this fish will readily accept any food, from live to dried foods such as pellets, sticks, beefheart and lot more. This fish is territorial and sometimes can be very aggressive. Carpintis are substrate breeder.

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