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SRT F4 Super Red Texas Cichlid 3”
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An SRT (Super Red Texas) cichlid is a prized hybrid, known for its intense, vibrant red color, fancy pearl patterns, and robust Texas cichlid body shape, developed by selectively crossing Texas Cichlids (Herichthys cyanoguttatus) with Blood Parrots (Amphilophus/Vieja hybrids), aiming for ultimate color and pattern quality, far beyond a standard Red Texas, with 'SRT' signifying top-tier breeding.
Key Characteristics of SRTs:
- Color: Deep, uniform, and often fading to a stunning blood-red, sometimes peeling to reveal more color underneath.
- Pearls: Intricate, sometimes worm-like or spaced-out pearl markings (iridophores) on the body, inherited from parent lines.
- Body: A classic, well-formed Texas cichlid shape, sometimes with compact/short-body variants.
- Genetics: A hybrid of Texas Cichlids (like Green Texas) and Blood Parrots, incorporating Red Devil and Vieja traits for color and form.
- Rarity: Considered high-grade, superior quality fish, often with high price tags.
What "SRT" Means:
- Super Red Texas: It's a marketing/breeder term indicating a higher quality, more intensely colored, and better-patterned Red Texas hybrid than standard versions.
Parentage (Typical):
- Male Texas Cichlid (Green Texas) x Female Blood Parrot (itself a hybrid, often Red Devil x Vieja).
In essence, an SRT is a premium, highly-sought-after variant within the Red Texas Cichlid family, representing the pinnacle of color and pearl development from intensive selective breeding.
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SRT F4 Super Red Texas Cichlid 3”
$69.99
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