From what Ive read I think the males do have more color than females, but this may be just around breeding time. Dont quote me on that
Firemouth Stocking 75 gal
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From what Ive read I think the males do have more color than females, but this may be just around breeding time. Dont quote me on that
A lot of info on thorichthys temperature requirements are a little out dated.
Thorichthys are split into two groupings the helleri group containing species like aureaus, callolepis, helleri and socolofi
And the meeki group consisting of passionis and meeki.
The helleri group do best between 70 and 76. With a high oxygen content.
Meeki and pasionis any where from 70 to 80.
The meeki group tend to be a little hardier than the helleri group and less prone to bloat.
Thorichthys from the helleri group tend to be short lived in higher temps.
Thorichthys are split into two groupings the helleri group containing species like aureaus, callolepis, helleri and socolofi
And the meeki group consisting of passionis and meeki.
The helleri group do best between 70 and 76. With a high oxygen content.
Meeki and pasionis any where from 70 to 80.
The meeki group tend to be a little hardier than the helleri group and less prone to bloat.
Thorichthys from the helleri group tend to be short lived in higher temps.
I think Im gonna roll with 6 Firemouths. 2 male 4 female. Then a school up top, possibly the Denison Barbs, and then a cool pleco to top it off. Lots of driftwood work with some amazon swords. Probably will keep the tank at 72, or is that a little too cold for the Firemouths? It really depends on what school I do for the temp
