Description
Firemouth Cichlid – Fiery Throat, Bold Character
The Firemouth Cichlid (Thorichthys meeki) is a classic and captivating Central American cichlid known for its signature bright red-orange throat and underside, especially vibrant during displays or breeding. Set against a sleek silver-gray body with subtle blue-green iridescence, the fiery coloration and flaring gill displays make this fish a true centerpiece in any aquarium.
Native to rivers and lakes in Mexico and Central America, Firemouth Cichlids are moderately territorial but generally peaceful when provided enough space and hiding areas. Their striking looks, manageable size, and dynamic behavior make them a favorite among both beginner and experienced cichlid keepers.
Key Features:
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Coloration: Silvery body with brilliant red-orange throat and ventral areas, accented by shimmering blue highlights
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive—territorial during spawning, but peaceful with appropriate tank mates
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Size: Typically reaches 5–6 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 40 gallons with rocks, caves, and open swimming space
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Diet: Omnivorous—thrives on quality pellets, flakes, and frozen/live foods
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Compatibility: Suitable with other similarly sized semi-aggressive fish, like Convicts, Rainbow Cichlids, or larger tetras
The Firemouth Cichlid offers a perfect balance of bold beauty and manageable behavior—ideal for aquarists looking to add color, movement, and personality to their freshwater setup.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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