Firemouth Cichlid – Thorichthys meeki
December 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under Central American Cichlids
Geographic Origin:
Northern Guatemala.
Common Name:
Firemouth
Scientific Name:
Thorichthys meeki.
Size:
Up to 6inches.
Diet:
These fish are omnivores and readily accept pellets, flakes, algae tablets, krill, live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp and blood worms.
Life Span:
10-15 years
Description:
High backend cichlids that looks quite dainty, Throat and abdomen a beautiful red,Males will also usually have more pointed and longer dorsal fins. These fish [...]
Jaguar (Parachromis managuensis)
December 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under Central American Cichlids, Featured
Common Name: Jaguar.
Other Names: Aztec cichlid.
Scientific Name: Parachromis managuensis.
Family: Cichlidae.
Class: Central American.
Distribution: Costa Rica, Nicaragua.
Size:
Males tend to reach sizes up to 16 inches in length whereas females are only around 12 inches or more typically 10 inches.
Diet:
Jag’s are opportunistic piscivores that enjoy soft rayed fish, so fish meat is a good food item, but avoid [...]
Lionhead cichlid
December 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under African Cichlids, Featured
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