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Firemouth Meeki (Thorichthys Meeki) |
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Photo of: Firemouth Meeki (Thorichthys Meeki)
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Scientific Name(s): Thorichthys Meeki, Cichlasoma meeki
Common Name(s): Firemouth Meeki
Family: Cichlidae
Species Type: Central American Cichlids
Maximum Size: 6 inches
Life Span: 10 years
Natural Habitat: Central America (other fish from Central & South America)
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Tank Region: All over
Possible Tank Mates: Other South American Cichlids that are not terrbily aggressive.
Description: Firemouths are one of the most peaceful cichlids, although they may be aggressive towards others of their species and sometimes other tankmates when spawning. They sometimes dig and sift the gravel for food, but do not usually damage well-rooted plants. they prefer a tank with hiding places among rocks or ornaments. As a territorial display, they will often flare their gill covers and inflate their throat sac, showing even more red colour around the throat. Juveniles are silvery with blue irredescences, the fish darken with age and show more intense red colouration.
Temperature Range 74°F - 82°F
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Breeding Information: Firemouths spawn on flat stones. Both sexes defend the eggs and guard the young, often digging pits in the gravel for the fry to take cover in. |
Sexing Information: Males have more pointed fins and more intense color. |
Diet: A good quality tropical flake, granule or pellet supplemented with frozen shrimp & worm foods, daphnia, beefheart.
Temperment: Generally peaceful fish
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Common Diseases: Cryptobia - a protozoan parasite that is thought by many to be the main culprit behind Malawi Bloat This profile has been viewed 26606 times. |
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