Firemouth cichlid care
Thorichthys meeki
Firemouth cichlid (Thorichthys meeki) grows to about 15 cm (5.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 150 liters (40 US gallons). Keep it at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) with a pH of 6.5–8.
FreshwaterEasySemi-aggressiveEats small fish
Adult size15 cm · 5.9 in
Smallest tank150 L · 40 gal
Temperature24–28 °C · 75–82 °F
pH6.5–8
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)AngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbDwarf gouramiSwordtailKuhli loachNerite snailMystery snailBuenos Aires tetraPearl gourami
Avoid with
Neon tetraEmber tetraChili rasboraCelestial pearl danioEndler's livebearerCherry shrimpAmano shrimpParadise fishWhite cloud minnowLambchop rasboraPygmy corydorasConvict cichlid
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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