{"product_id":"firemouth-cichlid","title":"Firemouth Cichlid (Thorichthys meeki)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"WTfRgd\" data-viewer-group=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sn-container=\"\" data-viewer-group=\"\" data-ignore-copy=\"\" class=\"MimRQe\" data-animation-nesting=\"true\" role=\"none\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"l1N7fb_k,l1N7fb_l,l1N7fb_m,l1N7fb_n,l1N7fb_o,l1N7fb_p,l1N7fb_q,l1N7fb_r\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgOEAA\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-thcrc-cc=\"true\" role=\"list\" data-is-scrollable=\"true\" class=\"N8RrG rAdPSe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"Knsxdf PmZFeb\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uNDRH l1vhmd\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjauYGQkIKYAxWMz6ACHV1MC7gQoLIPeggIAggBCA4QAg\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgOEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v6ev6\" data-is-server-presized-tile=\"undefined\" data-carousel-align-target=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WvMdHd r5Zck Hp6FM\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003efiremouth cichlid (Thorichthys meeki) \u003c\/strong\u003e is a medium-sized freshwater fish native to central America, famous for the bright orange-red coloration on its throat and belly. 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The underside of their jaw, throat, and belly glows bright red or orange, which intensifies as they mature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgUEAY\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSize and Lifespan.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically grow to \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e15–17 cm (6–7 inches)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in length and live for \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e8 to 10 years\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in captivity.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgUEAo\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSex Differences.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Males are generally larger and display brighter red throats than females. Mature males also develop longer, more pointed extensions on their dorsal and anal fins.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=l1N7fb_3q\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgbEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgcEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgcEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eGeographic Range.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e firemouth cichlids originate from the rivers of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, extending south through Belize and into northern Guatemala.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgcEAc\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWater Conditions.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They inhabit shallow, slow-moving lowland rivers and turbid waters with sandy or muddy bottoms. They thrive in warm water between \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e23°C and 30°C (73°F–86°F)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pH of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e6.5 to 8.0\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=l1N7fb_4n\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgeEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eBehavior and Temperament\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgfEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgfEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eGill Flaring.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e When defending territory or competing with rivals, they flare out their gill covers (opercula) to expose their fiery red throats. This bluffing display makes them look larger and helps settle disputes without physical fighting.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgfEAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDigging.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They spend much of their time swimming in the middle and lower levels of the water, frequently sifting through sandy substrate for food and rearranging tank decor.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgfEAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCompatibility.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e While generally peaceful and suitable for semi-aggressive community tanks, they become fiercely territorial when guarding eggs or fry. They should not be housed with tiny fish that fit into their mouths.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=l1N7fb_5i\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgiEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eDiet and Breeding\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgjEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgjEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOpportunistic Omnivores.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild and in aquariums, they eat a varied diet of sinking pellets, flakes, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and occasional vegetable matter.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgjEAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBi-Parental Care.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Firemouths form monogamous pairs and lay up to 500 adhesive eggs on flat rocks, driftwood, or broad leaves. 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