Species Profile
Firemouth Cichlid
Thorichthys meeki
Cichlidssemi-aggressive
Adult size
6″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
6.5–8
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Central American cichlid that flashes a brilliant red throat when displaying or defending territory. Generally peaceful for a cichlid; pairs work in 30gal+ community tanks with similarly-sized tankmates.
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