Firemouth Cichlid
Thorichthys meeki
Description
Firemouth Cichlid. Firemouth Cichlid ( Thorichthys meeki ) Care level: Easy Max Size: 25cm Temp: 24-30°C PH: 6.8 - 8.0 Approximate purchase size: 3-4cm Diet: Omnivore Compatibility: Community The Firemouth Cichlid is a relatively easy going species from South America. It is a cichlid that prefers to stay at the bottom of the aquarium and they prefer to be in groups. Unlike many South American species, these fish prefer their water to be a little more on the hard and alkaline side, so keep that in mind when selecting tank mates. The aquarium should be at least 5ft in length for a group of these fish. Firemouths like to sift to find their food, so it's imperative that the substrate is soft sand. The sand cannot be sharp as they only eat small morsels of food and expel the sand through their gills. The addition of bog wood and smooth rocks, as well as robust plants will give the cichlids stimulation and hidin. Source: Shirley Aquatics Tropical Livestock. Please confirm current availability, size, price, delivery and collection terms with the seller.