Firemouth (Thorichthys meeki)

Familie: Cichlidae

Firemouth ist ein Buntbarsch aus Zentralamerika. Länge 12.8–18.7 cm, Temperatur 26–30 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
26–30 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
12.8–18.7 cm
Mindestaquarium
420 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance
Herkunft
Zentralamerika

Artübersicht

Thorichthys meeki is a Cichlidae from Central America. In the wild it prefers lakes and slow rivers with structure; in the aquarium it stays feisty around breeding time. Plan on 12.8–18.7 cm of adult fish at 26–30 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Sand with rock piles
Harte Dekoration
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
Pflanzen
Hardy species that tolerate digging

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines
Fütterung
Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Often striking; males larger and brighter
Fortpflanzungsart
Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks

Häufige Fragen

Ist Firemouth pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: mittel. Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Firemouth?

Ideal sind 26–30 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.

Wie groß wird Firemouth und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 12.8–18.7 cm. Minimum: 420 L.

Was frisst Firemouth?

Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Firemouth vergesellschaften?

Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance; Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. Gute Partner: Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank.Nicht mit Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted.

Woher stammt Firemouth?

Stammt aus Zentralamerika; lebt in lakes and slow rivers with structure. Still to gentle current; moderate.

Springt Firemouth?

Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.

Wie züchtet man Firemouth?

Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks. Often striking; males larger and brighter.