Firemouth Cichlid – Thorichthys meeki

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)

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 [...]