2X Firemouth Cichlids Stunning Live Fish 1.5" - 2" African Cichlid Thorichthys

At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Firemouth Cichlid (Thorichthys meeki). Here are our shipping guidelines:

• 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
• 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
• 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
• 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.

Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:

• 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
• 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
• 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
• 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.

The Firemouth Cichlid (Thorichthys meeki) is a popular freshwater fish native to Central America, particularly found in Yucatan Peninsula rivers. It is cherished for its vibrant red coloring under the gill covers and along the underside, which intensifies during spawning or when defending its territory.

• Bright red coloring that flares under stress or during courtship, offering a spectacular display
• Relatively peaceful temperament, making it a suitable candidate for community tanks with larger and similarly tempered fish
• Robust nature, capable of adapting to a range of water conditions
• Fascinating behavior, especially during breeding, which can provide an educational experience

• Temperature: 75° - 86° F (24° - 30° C)
• pH: 6.5 - 8.0
• Hardness: 6-15 dGH
• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Diet: Omnivorous; should be fed a variety of high-quality pellets, frozen and live foods such as worms and brine shrimp
• Social Behavior: Generally peaceful but can be territorial, especially towards smaller fish or during breeding
• Origin: Native to rivers of the Yucatan Peninsula and other parts of Central America
• Average Adult Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 1 - 2 inches (2.5 - 5 cm)