Freshwater FishIn stock
Care levelEasy
CompatibilitySemi-aggressive
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Freshwater Fish
Firemouth Cichlid
Care: EasySemi-aggressive
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- Ships Mon–Wed by UPS or FedEx. Overnight recommended for live animals. Florida: FedEx Ground available.
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Free care guide
About this freshwater fish
Thorichthys meeki is a hardy Central American cichlid. Males flare a bright red throat to show off, which gives the fish its name.
Firemouth Cichlid Care Guide
- Tank size: 30 gallons for one, larger for a pair
- Adult size: about 6 inches (15 cm)
- Temperature: 75–86°F (24–30°C)
- pH: 6.5–8.0
- Diet: Cichlid pellets, flakes, frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp
- Temperament: Territorial, especially when breeding, but less aggressive than most cichlids
- Tank mates: Similar-sized Central American cichlids, larger tetras, barbs and catfish
Photo: Doronenko, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, background removed. Representative photo of the species; individual animals vary.
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