Firemouth Cichlid (Brind, 1918)
| Scientific Name | Thorichthys meeki, Cichlasoma meeki |
| Diet | Omnivore: bloodworms, tubifex, algae, and plant matter |
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| Family | Cichlidae |
| Origin | Central America |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner/Intermediate |
| Community Aquarium Safe | No |
| Coloration | Blue-gray with some black vertical barring. Red below the gills and through lower body area. Orange and green glowing areas on fins. |
| Disposition | Semi-aggressive. |
| Hardiness | Moderate |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Cichlids (New World), Loaches, Plecos. |
| Mature Size | 6 inches |
| Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size | 25 gallons |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Males may display brighter iridescence of colors on fins and lower gill area. Males also display longer finnage. |