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Firemouth Cichlid
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  • Scientific Name: Thorichthys meeki
  • Family: Cichlidae
  • Origin: Guatemala;Yucatan
  • Adult Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
  • Social: Territorial
  • Lifespan: 10-15 years
  • Tank Level: Bottom dweller
  • Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
  • Breeding: Egglayer
  • Care: Easy to Moderate
  • pH: 7.0
  • Hardness: to 10 dGH
  • Temperature: 70-75 F (21-24 C)
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