Easy to moderate
Firemouth Cichlid (Thorichthys meeki)
23–30°C · pH 6.5–8 · 200L
£4.99
A large Central American Vieja cichlid with bold markings and confident behaviour for spacious hard-water aquariums. Moderate care, semi-aggressive. 26-28C, pH 7.0-8.0.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Vieja maculicauda
Confirm your email, then we’ll send an availability message for this exact item if it returns within 180 days.
This request is only for this product—no newsletter or other promotions. A mail-provider retry may very rarely duplicate the same availability message. Unconfirmed addresses are removed after 48 hours. See our privacy policy.
A large Central American Vieja cichlid with bold markings and confident behaviour for spacious hard-water aquariums. Moderate care, semi-aggressive. 26-28C, pH 7.0-8.0.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
23–30°C · pH 6.5–8 · 200L
26–30°C · pH 6.5–8 · 400L
24–26°C · pH 7–8
20–30°C · pH 6.5–8 · 250L
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Black Belt Cichlid is best listed as Vieja maculicauda, a robust Central American cichlid with strong markings and confident behaviour. It suits keepers who can provide a very large aquarium and plan around adult territorial behaviour.
Use a large mature aquarium with powerful filtration, rocks, roots, open swimming room and broken sight lines. It is a strong, heavy-bodied cichlid and should not be squeezed into a standard community layout.
Best companions are similarly large, robust fish chosen carefully for an oversized setup. Avoid small fish, delicate species and any tank where a pair cannot form a territory safely.
. Eligible livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee and are sent with a licensed live-animal courier when available.
