Firemouth Cichlid Care Guide
Thorichthys meeki
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Bioload Score
5400
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 100L (26 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Compatible tank mates include other semi-aggressive cichlids of similar size, peaceful larger tetras, barbs, or catfish. Avoid keeping them with overly aggressive or fin-nipping fish.
Good to Know
Firemouth Cichlids can be territorial and may become aggressive, especially during breeding.
Gender Differences
Males generally have longer and more pointed dorsal fins compared to females. Males may also display more intense coloration during breeding.
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