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Comment by 10.5" RES Sharon on January 23, 2011 at 12:18pm

Think if they were in a pond with bluegill, they would take over then?

Comment by Bassandgrass on January 23, 2011 at 11:44am

I've had a couple in an aquarium. Pretty territorial little guys especially when breeding time comes around. They would defend their cave pretty fiercely even biting my hand when there were eggs present.

Comment by Bruce Condello on January 22, 2011 at 9:54pm

Very interesting photo and conversation.

Comment by 10.5" RES Sharon on January 22, 2011 at 6:34pm

Anybody ever try raising them in their ponds?

Comment by Michael Cox on January 22, 2011 at 6:29pm

It is a Rio Grande Cichlid or Texas Cichlid. Texas Parks and Wildlife call it a Rio Grande Cichlid so thats what I go by. They are edible, taste and texture is a lot like a freshwater drum. Not as good as a bluegill or redear, thats for sure.

Comment by 10.5" RES Sharon on January 22, 2011 at 9:05am

Is that an eatable fish, or boney?

Comment by Bassandgrass on January 21, 2011 at 7:55pm

Texas Cichlid?

Comment by Brian Snodgrass on January 21, 2011 at 7:24pm

That's  not a bluegill- Or is it?? Nice looking fish whatever it is..