Spot Cheek Cichlids, Maculipinnis, tropical fish
Description
Thorichthys maculipinnis or commonly referred to as the "Spot Cheek" cichlid.
A very colorful cichlid from the genus as the popular Firemouth. A very dramatic fish in the scientific world. There is some debate over whether T. ellioti and T. maculipinnis are the same species, and if they are, whether T. ellioti or T. maculipinnis is the correct name. We received these as T. maculipinnis, and that's what we're selling them as.
These fish do well in shoals of 6 or more. They like to dig through the substrate looking for food and building nests to spawn. Like most cichlids, they can become hyper aggressive when they're in spawning mode, so having a second tank to separate them is a good idea. In the wild they pick through the substrate eating little invertebrates. They're readily eating just about any food we throw into the tank.
Will do well in most planted aquariums, but when foraging it might dig a little through the substrate looking for food. It is not known to be a predator, but it will eat small fish if the opportunity arises. This fish should be kept with fish, such as medium size cichlids such as, Severums, Angelfish, Geophagus, larger tetras and most catfish that grow larger than 1.5", ex.: smaller fish might get picked on if they are too small.
This is a fish that is considered a good beginner's cichlid. This fish will do well in medium to hard alkaline water and temperature of 74 F to 85 F, and Ph of 7 to 8.
Minimum Purchase of 6 Fish at 1" each. Quantity discounts available. Check out other fish available on Kijiji or at www.aquarium.biz
Fish located near the corner of Dixie and Queen in Brampton.
After making a specific appointment, fish pickup will be at:
60 Peel Center Drive Unit 103, Brampton, ON L6T 4G8 in front of the TD bank there. (There's also LCBO at this location.)
- Offered by: Owner
- Ad Type: Offering
pets | other pets for rehoming
2023-02-09