{"product_id":"spotcheek-cichlid-thorichthys-ellioti","title":"Spot Cheek Cichlid - Thorichthys Maculipinnis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:4d8c5738-ca8c-4965-baab-36dceab3c191-23\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-36\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e141d2bc-6b78-487f-8ede-3f71dae32f4e\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eThe Spotcheek Cichlid is a beautifully patterned Central American species known for its iridescent speckling and distinctive dark cheek marking. Its body shimmers with blue-green metallic spotting over a warm silver to bronze base, and mature individuals often develop soft pink to reddish tones along the belly and fins. Compared to some other Central American cichlids, this species offers vibrant color without extreme aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eSpotcheeks are considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"534\"\u003emoderate in care level\u003c\/strong\u003e and are suitable for aquarists with some cichlid experience. They are generally less aggressive than many similarly sized cichlids but can become territorial during breeding. A well-structured tank with sand substrate, rocks, and driftwood helps reduce stress and allows them to display natural behaviors such as gentle digging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 55 gallons (larger for pairs or communities)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive (more defensive when breeding)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — quality cichlid pellets, frozen foods, and occasional vegetable matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eSpotcheek Cichlids can be kept in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003elarger community-style cichlid tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e with other similarly sized, moderately tempered species. Suitable tankmates may include other peaceful Central American cichlids, larger tetras, rainbowfish, and sturdy bottom dwellers. They are not appropriate for small nano fish or delicate species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1682\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1682\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eA colorful Central American cichlid with metallic spotting and manageable temperament—ideal for medium to large semi-aggressive setups.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"1.5\"-2\"","offer_id":47946398400734,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Untitleddesign-6.png?v=1772579845","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/spotcheek-cichlid-thorichthys-ellioti","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}