Firemouth Cichlid

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Latin Name: Thorichthys meeki
Common Name: Firemouth Cichlid
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
pH: 7.0 - 7.5
Adult Full Size: 6"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Plant Safe: Plants Must Be Potted
Foods: ABN: Cichlid Pellets/ Freeze Dried Krill/ Other Freeze Dried Treats

Firemouth cichlids mix really well with other semi-aggressive fish such as Barbs. They can demonstrate more aggressive behaviors when spawning. The females can be told apart by their less vibrant coloration.