firemouth

[Mr.Firemouth]

Hi Jason!
Glad to hear you like Firemouths!

Here is a video I did to explain flow in a big tank...
http://s85.photobucket.com/albums/k44/mrfiremouth/firemouths/?action=view&current=180gflow2.flv

In a 125g (6' long) tank I would say 12 is a good number as previously mentioned. 2 pairs are also a good ratio, however 3 are possible if aquascaped with many caves and barriers that do not face each other. I say 2-3 pairs because each pair WILL defend 24" of substrate as their home. Extremely aggressive FM males can overtake a 55g. Their bark is big but they can kill other fish if they are more peaceful. (kribs and rams)

Here is a pic of some 3 year olds...

I think your Sevs will have many split fins from skirmishes.
Swordtails are found in their natural range and are live bearers. Keeping them together is very easy and there is always a snack around! FM's are easy to feed as they eat almost anything! Just keep them guesing whats for dinner!

 

[cichniss]

Mr.firemouth, your firemouths are amazing.

 

[davidefc]

wow look at those fin extenions on them.....want to ship any over here to england ile pay a good amount?

good thing about fm's is that mine are always bluffing and get in some little scraps and get ripped fins but heal in 2-3 days no lie also there throat warning is so cool

 

[Mystix212]

Firemouths are all show and no go. They try to look bad, but are just little puppies. They wont do much harm.

 

[jason longboard]

thank you all so much,pics are awsome.

 

[saltydog_1]

if im not mistaken mr. firemouth is weeding out the fms he doesnt want in his breeding program. with a little patience and some luck maybe he will let loose of some of those gorgeous fish. how bout it mr. firemouth? let us know.

 

[duke33]

Those are beautiful!