PisciDex Species Profile
Firemouth Cichlid
Medium Central American cichlid with dramatic red throat displays, manageable with space and robust tankmates.
Thorichthys meeki
Cichlidae | Central America | Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala
Core Requirements
Tank Size
40 gallons minimum
Adult Size
6 inches
Group Size
Solo
Bioload
4/10
Water Parameters
Temperature
75-82 F
pH
6.5-8
Plant Safe
No
Invert Safe
No
Data Confidence
medium
Temperature note: Recommended and tolerated temperature ranges currently match the primary care profile.
Care Warnings
- Territorial cichlid, especially during breeding; provide space and sight breaks.
Behavior & Husbandry
Temperament
Semi-Aggressive
Aggression
5/10
Diet
Omnivore
Difficulty
Intermediate
Lifespan
10 years
Breeding
Intermediate
Schooling
No
Compatibility Tags
Semi AggressiveTerritorialMid WaterSand PreferredRockwork Preferred
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Species Compatibility
Database-driven compatibility notes for planning community aquariums.