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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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Firemouth Cichlid & Channel Catfish

Thorichthys meeki · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Thorichthys meeki · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Checker Barb

Thorichthys meeki · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid

Thorichthys meeki · Dicrossus filamentosus

Not Recommended
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish

Thorichthys meeki · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Cherry Barb

Thorichthys meeki · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp

Thorichthys meeki · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Thorichthys meeki · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Chili Rasbora

Thorichthys meeki · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Thorichthys meeki · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Thorichthys meeki · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna

Thorichthys meeki · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Thorichthys meeki · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid

Thorichthys meeki · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami

Thorichthys meeki · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Thorichthys meeki · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Christmas Fulu

Thorichthys meeki · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid

Thorichthys meeki · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Thorichthys meeki · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Clown Killifish

Thorichthys meeki · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Clown Knifefish

Thorichthys meeki · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Firemouth Cichlid & Clown Loach

Thorichthys meeki · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)

Thorichthys meeki · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Firemouth Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Thorichthys meeki · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Firemouth Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive