Fire Mouth Cichlid
Fire Mouth Cichlid Fish Care
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| Water | Freshwater |
| Temperature | 68-73°F (20-23°C) |
| Illumination | Medium |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Size (wild) | upto 15cm (6 in) |
| Tank Setup | Well Planted tank |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Distribution | Guatemala and Yucatan ( Mexico) |
| Shape | Typical cichlid shape with large head |
| Color | Light blue / grey. The name fire mouth comes from the red on the lower mouth and jaw |
| Feeding | Live food and small amout of plant food |
| Behavoir | Mostly peacefull. |
| Compatibility | Only be kept with other cichlids |
| Breeding | Sexually mature when 3 inches (8 cm) long. Female colors are not as bright as male. They form stable pairs. |
