科: Cichlidae
火口为慈鲷科鱼类，繁殖期攻击性上升，需提前规划领域，原生分布于中北美洲。领域就是它的世界观；石头砌成的墙比开阔水面更能带来平静。成体约 12.8–18.7 cm，成对或一雄多雌，缸内需有遮蔽视线的隔断，适宜水温 26–30 °C。过滤要强，石头要堆。
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.
饲养难度：中等。Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance。
水温控制在 26–30 °C，重点是稳定。Heater required for stable tropical warmth。
成体约 12.8–18.7 cm；最小缸体 420 L，并留出活动空间。
Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter。建议人工饲料搭配冷冻或活饵，保证多样性。
Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance；Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines。理想混养对象：Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank。需避开Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted。
原生于中北美洲，栖息于Lakes and slow rivers with structure。Still to gentle current，Moderate。
跳缸风险低，但加缸盖更稳妥。
Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks。Often striking; males larger and brighter。