The genus Thorichthys originates from Central America. Formerly the fish were grouped in the catch-all genus Cichlasoma. The best known species is the fire mouth cichlid, Thorichthys meeki. All Thorichthys are very beautiful. Compared with other cichlids, Thorichthys are also quite peaceful. Currently we have a good number of species of Thorichthys in stock, which we want to introduce to you this week.
Thorichthys aureus
This cichlid inhabits the atlantic slope of Central America. Her it can be found in rivers in Guatemala and northwestern Honduras. The dainty pastel colours of the fish remind one very much in the ram. The maximum length of Thorichthys aureus is 15 cm in males, females always stay smaller. Our specimens (German bred) are 5-7 cm long and have just reached their maturity.
For our customers: the animals have code 688172 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.
Thorichthys ellioti
There is some controversy discussion on the correct name of that cichlid. Some scientists think that it represents a valid species (eg T. ellioti), others suppose that the correct name should be T. maculipinnis and suppose that T. ellioti is a synonym. In any way the fish are very beautiful. Initially the species originates from Mexico (system of the Rio Papaloapan). The maximum length of Thorichthys ellioti is 15 cm in males, females always stay smaller. Our specimens (German bred) are 4-6 cm long and have just reached their maturity.
For our customers: the animals have code 688202 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.
Thorichthys helleri
Our quite young specimens of T. helleri only give an idea how beautiful the fish will be when fully grown. One could call this cichlid, which originates from the atlantic slope of Mexico “Yellow Firemouth Cichlid”. The maximum length of Thorichthys helleri, as in its congeneers, is 15 cm in males, females always stay smaller. Our specimens (German bred) are 5-7 cm long and have just reached their maturity.
For our customers: the animals have code 688302 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.
Text & photos: Frank Schäfer
