科: Cichlidae
Firemouth（Thorichthys meeki）はシクリッド科に分類される淡水魚で、中米に分布する。成魚は約 12.8–18.7 cm、適水温 26–30 °C。
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.
難易度：中級。Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance。
26–30 °C が目安。急変を避け、Heater required for stable tropical warmth。
成魚は 12.8–18.7 cm。最低 420 L。
Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter。人工飼料に冷凍餌を組み合わせて。
Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance；Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines。向いているのはOther cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank。Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompetedは不向き。
原産地は中米。Lakes and slow rivers with structureに生息。Still to gentle current。Moderate。
リスクは低いが、ふたがあると安心。
Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks。Often striking; males larger and brighter。