Firemouth Cichlid
By Clint Norwood
© Stacy Malbon
Photo taken at Aqualand in Hopkins, MN.
Species/genus: Cichlasoma meeki
Origin: Guatemala and Yucatan
Temp: 77°F (25°C)
pH: Slightly Alkaline 7.5 dH: Hard
Temperament: Normally Peaceful
Adult Size: 6in (15cm)
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallon
Feeding: Will take flakes, loves chopped earthworms
Breeding: Egg layer, easy to spawn, parents aggressivly defend their fry
Comments: Gets it's name from the red coloration around it's throat area. The Firemouth is a hardy Aquarium fish that has been around the hobby for a long time
Great post.
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