Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, vegetables
Aquarium species profile
Firemouth Cichlid
Thorichthys meeki · Central America (Mexico, Belize, Guatemala)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size6"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–86°F
pH range6.5–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Other Central American cichlids, Silver Dollars, larger tetras, Plecos
Tank mates to avoid
Very small fish, very aggressive cichlids that bully it
Care notes
Named for fiery red throat displayed during threat displays (mostly bluff). Generally peaceful for a cichlid except when breeding. Sand substrate preferred for sifting.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.