Spot Cheek Cichlid (Thorichthys maculipinnis)

Remarks: Spot Cheek Cichlids (Thorichthys maculipinnis) share a common ancestor with Firemouths, one of the most popular cichlids in the world. You can treat them the same as you would a Firemouth - a 40-gallon tank or larger will suffice for a pair or small group. They can be kept with small or medium Central American cichlids as well as peaceful South American cichlids. Livebearers such as swordtails make for excellent dithers in a breeding tank.  Scientific Name: Thorichthys maculipinnis Common Name: Spot Cheek Cichlid Max Size: 6" pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 70-82° Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive Region of Origin: Central America Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food Compatibility: Semi-aggressive cichlids, large tetras, livebearers Tank Mate Options: Nicaraguan Cichlid Black Convict Cichlid Salvin's Cichlid *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about o