| Image |
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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. |