Balloon body carpintis Texas cichlid

The term "ballon carpenter cichlid" refers to a balloon-shaped variant of the Green Texas Cichlid (

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which has an elongated body, green-blue or turquoise coloration, and a "pearlscale" pattern. It is an aggressive and territorial freshwater fish native to Mexico that requires a large tank and careful tankmate selection.