Firemouth Cichlid
Thorichthys meeki
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
Overview
Red-throated territorial fish.
Origin: Central America
Family: Cichlidae
Physical Characteristics
Maximum Size: 15.00 cm
Temperament: Territorial
Care Level: Moderate
Diet Type: Omnivore
Habitat Requirements
Water Type: Freshwater
Temperature Range: 22.0°C - 28.0°C
pH Range: 6.5 - 8.0
Water Hardness: 8 - 18 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 75 liters
Care and Feeding
Diet Information:
Pellets, crustaceans, plant matter.
Care Level:
Moderate
Breeding
Breeding Difficulty: Moderate
Egg layers, guarded by parents.
Compatibility
Territorial
May dig and rearrange substrate.