Firemouth Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Firemouth Cichlid

Thorichthys meeki

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)

Adult Size15 cm

Temperature23–30°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Firemouth Cichlid fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Firemouth Cichlid to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Firemouth Cichlid

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Firemouth Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Thorichthys meeki · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Thorichthys meeki · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & African Clawed Frog

Thorichthys meeki · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & African Dwarf Frog

Thorichthys meeki · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & African Jewel Cichlid

Thorichthys meeki · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & African Lungfish

Thorichthys meeki · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & African Pipefish

Thorichthys meeki · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Thorichthys meeki · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Amano Shrimp

Thorichthys meeki · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Amazon Leaf Fish

Thorichthys meeki · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Amazon Puffer

Thorichthys meeki · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Apple Snail

Thorichthys meeki · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Arfak Rainbowfish

Thorichthys meeki · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Arrowhead Puffer

Thorichthys meeki · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Arulius Barb

Thorichthys meeki · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Asher Cory

Thorichthys meeki · Corydoras tukano

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAsher Cory: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Asian Arowana

Thorichthys meeki · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Thorichthys meeki · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Assassin Snail

Thorichthys meeki · Anentome helena

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Thorichthys meeki · Melanochromis auratus

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Australian Pearl Arowana

Thorichthys meeki · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Australian Smelt

Thorichthys meeki · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Thorichthys meeki · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Thorichthys meeki · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive