Description

Origin

Firemouth cichlids, scientifically known as Thorichthys meeki, originate from Central

America. Their natural habitats are calm to moderately flowing waters. Substrates can

consist of sand and mud, also present can be beds of leaf litter and submerged branches.

These cichlids exhibit distinctive coloration, characterised by grey bodies with vibrant red

along the lower region, and their fins also display shades of blue. As Firemouth cichlids

mature, their grey and red coloration typically intensifies, while the blue colour in their fins

becomes more prominent. These cichlids grow to 10-12cm and live for about 10 years

Gender Disparity

Male individuals typically exhibit elongated trailers on their dorsal fins, which facilitates

their identification once they have reached maturity. However, distinguishing between

juvenile individuals may pose some difficulty.

Temperament/Tank Mates

As these fish are relatively peaceful, the choice is many from Severums, Geophagus and

• Temp 20-26C
• Ph 6.5-7.5
• Size 10-12cm