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Firemouth Cichlid
Thorichthys meeki
Family: Cichlidae
📍 Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
The firemouth cichlid is named for the vivid red-orange colouration on the throat and belly. It is a moderately aggressive Central American cichlid that pairs for breeding and defends territories. A stunning fish when in breeding colour.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – cichlid pellets, earthworms, bloodworms, vegetables
- lifespan
- 10–15 years
- max size
- 17 cm (6.7 in)
- tank size
- 30 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Semi-aggressive; territorial when breeding
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5–8.0
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <30 ppm
- hardness
- 8–15 dGH
- temperature
- 73–82°F (23–28°C)
Natural Habitat Temperature
75°F — 82°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Apr high)