Firemouth Cichlid

Firemouth Cichlid

The Firemouth Cichlid can be added to a South American Cichlid aquarium. They are one of the least aggressive type of Cichlid.

Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions.

Features
Approx. size: 2-4cm
Maximum size: 12cm
Origin: South America
Ideal number kept together: 3+

Water conditions
pH: 6.5–7.5
Temperature: 24–28 °C

Ease of care
Easy. They are a hardy Cichlid so are not difficult to keep.
Diet
They can have anything from flake, granules, live and frozen foods.
Compatibility
Community aquarium of similar sized, tropical freshwater fish. They will be aggressive when breeding.
Breeding/ Sex
Moderate in the right water conditions, best in there own aquarium. Females are smaller than males.
Life Span
They can live to anything from 5-8 years in perfect conditions.

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