{"product_id":"firemouth-cichlid-thorichthys-meeki","title":"Firemouth Cichlid - Thorichthys Meeki","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eThe Firemouth Cichlid is a classic Central American cichlid known for its bold personality and striking red-orange throat and lower fins, which flare dramatically when the fish is excited or displaying. The rest of its body is typically silver-gray with subtle vertical barring, but its fiery coloration makes it stand out in community tanks. Both males and females show bright color, though males tend to be larger and occasionally more territorial, especially during breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eThis species is considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"580\"\u003emoderate in difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e and is well-suited to aquarists who want a colorful, interactive cichlid without the aggression levels seen in some larger species. Firemouths are active and curious, often exploring their environment and establishing territories in well-decorated tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 30 gallons (40+ gallons ideal for pairs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"969\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8–8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive (territorial during breeding)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — high-quality pellets, frozen foods, and occasional live foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eFiremouths do well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003epeaceful to moderately-tempered community aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e with other similarly sized fish that can hold their own, such as larger tetras, rasboras, gouramis, larger barbs, and peaceful catfish like Corydoras. They appreciate a tank with open swimming space plus plenty of hiding spots—rocks, driftwood, and broad-leafed plants help break up sightlines and reduce territorial tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eDuring breeding, a paired Firemouth may defend a chosen area, so provide plenty of visual boundaries to ease aggression. They’re generally \u003cstrong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003enot suitable with very small fish\u003c\/strong\u003e that could be perceived as food or overly aggressive species that may harass them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2117\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2117\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eA colorful, interactive Central American cichlid with fiery displays and engaging personality—great for intermediate aquarists and community tanks that can accommodate territorial behavior.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47950502428894,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Untitleddesign-37_edc39dee-ae26-458a-91df-22a0d26ff01b.png?v=1774147749","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/firemouth-cichlid-thorichthys-meeki","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}