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<b>Common Names:</b> Firemouth Cichlid
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Thorichthys meeki</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cichlidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.0-7.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 70-75°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 4-10 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 10-15 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 6 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 30g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> Firemouth Cichlids make excellent parents, and both the male and female share in the rearing of the fry. After carefully cleaning the rocks in the tank, the female will deposit 100-500 eggs on them. The fry are protected in pits at the floor of the tank and moved several times.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Semi-aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with Plecos.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Rocks with fine sand substrate for burrowing and plenty of open swimming room, any plants should be potted with roots protected, and hardy.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b>
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